In his State of the School, Dean Michael A. Lindsey shared how we’re growing our CE partnerships to help practitioners show up stronger. That includes new advanced certificate programs in emerging & in-demand areas of practice like political and gerontological social work.
Screenshot of the Emma avatar in virtual reality, seated in a chair with chat options in front of her.
As the demand for highly qualified mental health professionals grows, we’re innovating to give our graduates an edge. Partnering with @nyutandon.bsky.social & NYU Steinhardt colleagues, we’re developing “Emma”—an AI avatar for VR clinical training. Meet Emma & learn more: www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
The value of an NYU Silver education continues far beyond graduation. This spring, we’re furthering our commitment to alumni with the launch of NYU Silver Mental Health Access Resource Tool (NYU SMART). Watch Dean Michael A. Lindsey describe this first-of-its-kind resource.
When most people think of therapy animals, they may imagine dogs or cats. Through her research on bovine-assisted therapy, Clinical Assistant Prof Katherine Compitus is expanding that picture. She recently explained on @wbai.org’s Animal Matters. Listen at soundcloud.com/jeff-simmons....
“Holding just a little space and time for someone to get their thoughts together...does more than we know.”
Social work major Asher Brenner, BS ’26, spoke to CBS Newspath about being a “buddy” to his “mentor” Martin, who has dementia.
Watch their story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Gr...
Dr. Neil Guterman's headshot next to the title page of his co-authored article "Preventing Gun Violence: The Role of Social Work."
“Social workers cannot continue to be silent as the firearm violence epidemic rages on,” write Prof/Dean Emeritus Neil Guterman & UBuffalo's Patricia Logan-Greene. Learn why & how they say social workers are uniquely positioned to lead gun violence prevention. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/so...
Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn stands in a green space in front of picnic table, smiling with her arms crossed in front of her.
You don't have to choose between a passion and a paycheck. NYU Silver’s Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn tells CNBC how today's social workers are securing competitive salaries across multiple industries. Focus on “the income and the outcome,” she urges students. www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/m....
As more people turn to risky AI tools for mental health support, how should clinicians respond? In an interview with NPR, Asst Prof Shaddy Saba said therapists should encourage, not avoid, conversations about their clients’ AI use. Learn why: www.npr.org/2026/04/06/n...
Dr. Joanna De La Cruz-Romero, holds NASW New York’s 2026 Doctoral Student of the Year Award.
Congrats to Dr. Joanna De La Cruz-Romero, DSW ’26, @naswny.bsky.social’s Doctoral Student of the Year! Nominator Dr. Odetta Keane, DSW ’26, said Joanna’s research on Post-Migration Stress Disorder & activism show “real change happens when we combine academic brilliance with grassroots grit.”
NYU Silver logo above text reading “Tune In! / Sunday April 5| 9:00 AM / Animal Matters with Jeff Simmons and Erin Clarke / Dr. Katherine Compitus / Clinical Assistant Professor and "Director, Veterinary Social Work Post Master’s Certificate Program, NYU Silver School of Social Work | 99.5 FM NY wbai.org.” Dr. Compitus’ headshot is next to her name and the WBAI logo is above the channel information.
TUNE IN SUNDAY at 9AM: Hear Clinical Asst Prof @KCompitus.bsky.social live on @WBAI.org’s Animal Matters. She’ll be discussing the benefits of bovine-assisted therapy w/hosts @jackHhites.bsky.social & Erin Clarke.
Listen on 99.5 FM in NYC or online at wbai.org.
NYU Silver School of Social Work logo above text reading “Celebrates Arab-American Heritage Month.”
Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! In keeping with this year’s theme, “Many Voices, One Community,” we join in celebrating Arab Americans’ diverse cultures and enduring legacies. Their contributions in every area of American society continue to enrich our nation’s story.
Kayla Tavarez poses at Plaza de Mayo, the main city square of Buenos Aires, with a large, pink, government building, known as The Casa Rosada, behind her.
“The experience opened my eyes in so many ways,” says Kayla Tavarez, MSW ’26, of our intensive course on child and adolescent trauma in Buenos Aires.
Read her reflections and why she encourages other students to study abroad if they can: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ga...
Lucy Prout stands beside and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Victimology Section Chair Katelyn P. Hancock. She is holding her Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Congrats to PhD student Lucy Prout, recipient of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Outstanding Grad Student Award in Victimology. Learn about her research on intimate & sexual violence, focused on non-carceral, community-based responses & prevention. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/lu...
Side by side headshots of Drs. Anne Dempsey, Juhi Malhotra, and Nicholas Lanzieri.
Practicum education is shifting. From strains on agency resources to the changing social environment, the challenges are real. At a recent CSWE “Hot Topics” presentation, NYU Silver experts shared how we’re pioneering solutions. Read our story to learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/re...
How is social work like swing dance? Both are “all about interacting with others and improvising in tough situations,” wrote Gwynteth Lyons in a Washington Square News story matching NYU schools with dance styles. Check it out at nyunews.com/arts/perform...
Dr. Dale Maglalang headshot.
Supported by a $25K C+M Center grant, Dr. @dalemaglalang.bsky.social is building a chatbot to foster critical consciousness in Asian American LGBTQ+ youth. It aims to be an accessible, low-touch means of promoting social action and mental well-being. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/gr...
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In a period of transition for health and human services, how can our child protection system retain strategies that work while innovating for the future?
Join us on April 29 for the 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship.
Register at web.cvent.com/event/53a0ac...
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“How do we ensure that rapidly advancing technologies serve people, not the other way around?” asked Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social at our C+M Center’s annual AI Conference. That was the central question at the day-long event. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/th....
From the pioneers of the past to the visionaries of today, we honor the women in social work who transform our communities and are committed to a future where every person can thrive.
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Across every sector of society, women have exemplified this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This is particularly true in the social work profession, where women make up over 80% of the workforce.
While the “crisis of masculinity” dominates headlines, many overlook data suggesting young women are struggling more. In @faith-hill.bsky.social’s @theatlantic.com story on this disparity, Assoc Prof Sarah Narendorf argues well-being isn’t a zero-sum game. www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/....
Should a 3-week school absence trigger a CPS call? Dr. Jessica Chock-Goldman, MSW ’12/DSW ’21, tells NYTimes that many absences stem from challenges like homelessness & parental mental illness, not intentional neglect. School social workers are part of the solution. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/n...
Dr. Fred Ssewamala speaks with young people during his December research trip to his childhood village in Uganda. He is standing inside a large tent with ten children seated in folder chairs in front of him with several more standing behind him.
“When you are an orphan in Uganda, you are taken care of by the extended family,” said endowed Prof & @nyumcsilver.bsky.social Faculty Director Fred Ssewamala, who knows that firsthand. Learn how he has dedicated his research to supporting those in similar circumstances: www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
Flyer with details of the Evolving Justice book series event. On February 24 from 6-8 PM EST in our Parlor at 1 Washington Square North Clinical Associate Professor and DSW Program Director Kirk “Jae” James will lead a discussion of his book “94A6325: Coming of Age in the Era of Mass Incarceration.” Along with NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey, Adjunct Assistant Professors Terrence Coffie and Pia Hargrove, and Professor Michelle Munson, Dr. James will examine the text’s exploration of youth development, identity formation, and structural harm within the context of mass incarceration.
How do structural harm, trauma & systemic inequality shape the lives of young people & families impacted by the criminal legal system? Find out at our Evolving Justice Initiative’s book talk on “94A6325: Coming of Age in the Era of Mass Incarceration.” RSVP:
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Ilia Malinin’s performance during the men’s free skate at #MilanoCortina2026 is a powerful reminder of the mental toll of high-stakes competition. Check out NYU’s “Cool Course” dispatch on our sports social work elective. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
NYU Silver School of Social Work logo above text reading “Happy Year of the Horse. 2026” against a red and orange gradient background with a silhouette of a bucking horse.
Happy Year of the Horse! We are inspired by the passion and dedication of our community. May this Fire Horse year bring bold strides and bright rewards for you and your loved ones.
“Just like the Silver School of Social Work, the @frickcollection.bsky.social is small but mighty,” writes Alessa Alluin in Washington Square News. Check out her column recommending museums NYU students should visit based on their school. nyunews.com/arts/visual/....
Moiyattu Banya's headshot next to the first page of her authored article titled “Social Support Among Minoritized Emerging Adults With Serious Psychological Health Issues.”
New research from PhD Candidate @moiyattu.bsky.social found that for many minoritized young adults with mental health challenges, family support isn't enough. She calls for new pathways for young people to build relationships in their communities. Read our story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/st...
Flyer with text reading “Bridging Connections: A Social Work Networking Night. February 27, 2026, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM ET. Hemmerdinger Hall, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003.” It also has logos for the three co-sponsors: NYU Silver, The Social Work Ladies Collective, Inc. and Emily George, and a photo of a faculty member and alums at an earlier event.
Kick off #SocialWorkMonth with us on 2/27, 6:30-9pm at #NYU’s Hemmerdinger Hall. We’re bringing together NYU Silver students, faculty, alumni & social work professionals for a free evening combining professional development with intentional networking. cvent.me/wl7KZm.
