NYU Silver School of Social Work

09/03/2026

Meet our DSW Class of 2029: Aadya Bhatia, Jean-Paul Dugue, Laura E. Gallardo, April Nadine Gurley, Christine Galotti Noyes, Kundong He, Angela E. Park, Nathalie Quinonez, and Danielle SanGiovanni.

These accomplished clinicians bring experience in areas including palliative care, veterinary social work, trauma-informed care, relational healing, and equitable community development.

They are embarking on a doctoral program that will expand their expertise, elevate their leadership, and empower them to shape the future of the field.

Learn more about their backgrounds and scholarly interests at https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xfqtvw/99302a253b9371fa5faa6d225c8407da.

09/02/2026

Happy first day of classes!

We had a sweet start with cupcakes in the lobby, courtesy of the Silver Student Experience team.

It was fantastic to see so many new and returning faces. We’re wishing the entire NYU Silver community an enriching and impactful academic year!

09/01/2026

Yesterday, our incoming undergraduates traveled together to the Barclays Center for one of NYU’s beloved traditions: the Presidential Welcome and Reality Show.

With remarks from NYU President Linda G. Mills and a student-led musical sketch-comedy, first-year students from across the university gained valuable insights on navigating college life.

Our new social work undergraduates are pictured outside the West 4th Street subway station as they headed to Brooklyn.

Today, the students continued acclimating to the NYU Silver community at our BS Student Orientation.

Please join us in welcoming these future changemakers!

[Photo credit: Undergraduate Program Assistant Director Dr. Amanda Nieliwocki]

09/01/2026

September is . Recently published research led by NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey shows a powerful link between carrying a gun and the risk of a teen attempting su***de by any means – 4 times the likelihood for non-carrying teens. However, adults in the lives of teenagers can help to lower those odds, say Dr. Lindsey and his colleagues:

If you keep a gun in your home, learn more about safe fi***rm storage. Start by doing a web search for “Safe Storage Saves Lives” at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins.

Come up with a safety plan, along with your child, for what to do when they are in crisis. This includes making their environment safe from access to fi***rms and other potential means of self-harm. A web search for “At-Home Safety Guide for Self-Harm or Suicide,” will take you to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s page with advice.

Find out if your community, child’s school or counselor is using evidence-based programs such as Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), the ASK Campaign (Asking Saves Kids) and the Safety Planning Intervention. If not, advocate for their use; as well as for comprehensive fi***rm legislation that addresses child-access prevention, safe storage, and age restrictions

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime to speak to a trained counselor.

Learn more about the study linking gun carrying and adolescent su***de risk at JAMA Network Open or on NYU Silver’s website at
socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/lindsey-gun-carrying-and-su***de-study.html.

08/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new PhD Cohort to NYU Silver: Yong-lim Choung, Jingyi Huang, Shengyi Jing, Livia Liu, Hyunbo Shim, Yilin Wang, and Becca Wong.

These incoming scholars bring diverse research interests, including child and family well-being, marginalized youth and young adults, responsible AI in social work, and gender-based violence. They join a dynamic group of continuing scholars preparing to become researchers, educators, and leaders in the field. Meet all of our current PhD students at socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-education/degree-programs/phd/meet-our-students.html.

At last week’s Orientation, organized by PhD Program Director Michelle Munson and Assistant Director Perri Greenbaum, the new cohort learned about program expectations and resources. They also connected with current students and alumni, and met many of the faculty and administrators who will support them throughout the program.

Dean Michael A. Lindsey shared the following advice for the journey ahead:

* Tap Into Your “Why”: When you need energy to move forward, remember the passion that motivated you to pursue your PhD.
* Lean on Your Cohort: The camaraderie with your peers will provide critical support along the way.
* Listen to Your Mentors: Take in the insights and feedback from experienced scholars who followed this path before you.
* Don’t Forget Self-Care: Make time to laugh, recharge, and maintain balance in your life.

08/28/2026

: Sometimes the most meaningful mental health support isn’t having the answer. “It’s creating space where you feel safe enough to say, ‘Gosh, I just don’t feel good… Today, I could just really use a friend,’” said Vibrant Emotional Health CEO Cara McNulty.

Dr. McNulty was speaking at the start of Our Vibe Check, a free, youth-led mental health festival hosted by Vibrant in partnership with NYU Silver.

Held at NYU, the event brought together young adults ages 16–24 for a day of creative arts, mindful movement, and unfiltered peer dialogue in an inclusive, judgment-free space.

Read our recap to learn how the day normalized mental health support and empowered young people with new skills to care for themselves, friends, and loved ones: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/our-vibe-check-elevates-youth-mental-health.html.

08/27/2026

“Social work is a profession of hope, it is a profession of possibility, and at its very best, it is a profession that helps people imagine and build a better future.”

Dean Michael A. Lindsey welcomed more than 300 new MSW students to Orientation with that reflection on the impact of our field.

He noted that social work addresses complex situations and requires rigorous training. “Much like a brain surgeon must perform their task with precision and expertise, we must also go into these moments prepared to deliver services and interventions, meeting people where they are with the best possible skills and preparation.”

Our incoming MSW cohort is now on their way to gaining the knowledge, skills, and tools to do that critical work. Dean Lindsey and all of us at the School are proud to welcome them to the NYU Silver community and celebrate their calling to become professional social workers.

08/26/2026

Our BS and MSW student Orientation Leaders (OLs) can’t wait to welcome their new peers to the NYU Silver Community! After yesterday’s intensive training, they are ready to go.

Throughout Orientation, OLs help new students build connections, learn community expectations, and navigate key resources. Their support doesn’t end there, though. OLs remain available all year long to answer questions and suggest resources.

Thank you to all of this year’s OLs who will help our incoming class of 2026 have a successful start to their NYU Silver experience:

BS OLs: Hakeem Baksh, Amina Bermudez, Natalie Dai, Taylor DeMaestri, Annie Durso, and Elani Mendoza

MSW OLs: Thamara Desir, Zine Ebersohn, Aerin Fink, Genna Goins, Andrzej John, Joseph Levin-Manning, Kisha Pace, Dayana Quispe Salome, Kai Robinson, Rocio Lopez Romero, Sandra Roper, Yairi Rosario De Peña, Kelsy Smith, and Vincent Thompson

08/25/2026

With the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier headed home from an extended deployment in the Middle East, Associate Professor Kathrine Sullivan spoke to Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Cory Smith about the toll prolonged separation takes on crew members and their families.

Dr. Sullivan noted that staying in touch with a spouse during deployment is vital, but it can be “a double-edged sword.” Each partner may unintentionally pass along the stress of their situation to the other, whether they are experiencing the danger of life in a war zone or challenges of holding down the fort at home. The longer they're apart, the more their shared stress can pile up.

Healthy communication and a stable relationship at the outset are critical, Dr. Sullivan said. “How supportive those relationships are at the beginning of a deployment really matters for how those things kind of play out as a deployment carries on.”

Read the full story: https://wset.com/news/nation-world/you-always-worry-uss-lincoln-returning-to-families-amid-stress-of-long-deployment.

The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier amid concerns of deteriorating morale and welfare aboard the ship deployed in support of the Iran conflict.

08/24/2026

The Swap Shop returns this week! The pop-up offers NYU undergraduate and grad students free, gently used living essentials for the start of the academic year.

Students can “shop” for microwaves, utility carts, lamps, clothing, organizational supplies, and more that were left behind during last spring’s move out.

Fun fact: Hanin Amer, MSW ’26, helped launch the free, sustainable marketplace last year.

This year, two locations will be open during the following hours (while supplies last):

* Manhattan Swap Shop (111 2nd Avenue)
Friday, August 28, 2026 | 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday, August 31, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM

* Brooklyn Swap Shop ( 6 MetroTech Center, Room 301)
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM

A valid NYU ID is required at both locations and advance registration is required at the Manhattan shop. Learn more at bit.ly/nyuswapshop.