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The faculty at Fordham represents a broad spectrum of education and specialization in the social work field. They come to Fordham from all areas of the United States, including New York. Many are well-known experts in their areas, and all are involved in research projects, advancing theoretical perspectives and policy planning in agencies, communities, and government.
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GSS Endowed Chairs
Endowed Chairs are research pioneers. They are distinguished faculty members whose insights and explorations help propel the school and the profession forward. Endowed Chair positions allow these professors to closely work with students and enhance their educational experience.
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Lilly Contributes Chapter in New Book on Child Migrant Detention
Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., contributed a chapter to a new book detailing the topic of child migrant detention by the U.S. government. The book, titled Kids in Cages, combines voices from the legal realm, the academic world, and the on-the-ground experiences of activists and practitioners. The authors detail the harms of child migrant detention, […]
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Study Finds that Spiritual Motivation Influences Monetary Giving to Social Justice Efforts
Why do young people donate to social justice causes? A new study from Fordham GSS faculty members Laura Wernick, Ph.D., and Derek Tice-Brown, Ph.D., found spirituality may be a driving motivation. The study, titled “Moving Money to Support Social Justice Movements: A Spiritual Practice” and published in the Journal of Community Psychology, explored why people […]
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Is “Artificial Social Work” the Future?
Social work focuses on helping and empowering people, especially those who face injustice. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that teaches computers to make decisions and solve problems like a human would. How can they work together to improve people’s lives? New research from Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., explores the […]
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Dr. Lakeia Murray: Helping Students Grow, from Adversity to Advocacy
Dr. Lakeia Murray’s journey into social work was shaped by the challenging realities of her childhood and her environment growing up. Raised by her great-grandmother, who was the anchor of the family, Dr. Murray was exposed to a family member who battled drug addiction and alcoholism, which introduced her to the impact addiction can have […]
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Fordham GSS Welcomes New Cohort of NYC Public Schools Collaborative Fellows
On Wednesday, August 28, GSS held a kickoff event for our newest cohort of Fordham GSS/NYC Public Schools Collaborative Fellows. This is the second year GSS Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) students will participate in the program. Over 40 M.S.W. students will intern as school social workers in 34 public schools across the five boroughs […]
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Cox Named Distinguished Fellow at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Beginning October 1, Fordham GSS Professor Carole Cox, Ph.D., will serve as a Distinguished Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare. The appointment lasts two academic years. “I’m very excited,” Cox said. “It’s a great honor to be working with them.” Hebrew University of Jerusalem Professor […]
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The Future of AI Is Inclusive
Click the image below to watch the full video How is artificial intelligence (AI) impacted by bias? And what can society do to mitigate this harmful AI bias, as we become more intertwined with the technology? Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., says the solution comes through inclusivity. By implementing […]
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Fordham GSS CSWE APM 2024 Presentations
We are less than one week away from the 2024 CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM) conference! We hope you can stop by some of our faculty presentations. We are so proud to have these members of the GSS Community representing our school on a national scale. G. Lawrence Farmer Commission on Research Connect Session: […]
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Fordham GSS Represented at the State Society on Aging in New York’s 51st Annual Conference
The State Society on Aging in New York (SSA) held its 51st Annual Conference, “Aging: Embracing the Journey, Shaping the Future,” from September 30 to October 1, 2024, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York. Dr. Danielle Gagne, SSA President, opened the conference with remarks on how this year’s theme addressed the increasing […]
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Causes of Social Work Student Burnout and How to Address It
Social workers are caregivers and changemakers, and often throw themselves into their work. They do this because they know it’s for the betterment of their community and society. When a client makes a breakthrough, or a policy gets passed—these moments remind professionals why it’s all worth it. Sometimes, however, those moments can be few and […]
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