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NYU Silver School of Social Work provides a rich environment for the education of professional social workers. The School offers accredited programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and serves as a major post-master’s training center for hundreds of practitioners in the New York region.

People with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) die approximately 10–30 years before their peers without them, in part becau...
10/19/2026

People with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) die approximately 10–30 years before their peers without them, in part because they lack the essential supports and resources that strong social networks provide,” says Associate Professor Rohini Pahwa.

A research team co-led by Dr. Pahwa has been awarded a 3-year, $368,000 administrative grant expansion from the National Institute of Mental Health to enhance an ongoing study on social connections and treatment engagement among people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other SMIs.

Building on their original $3.1M R01 grant, this new funding will allow the team to combine electronic health record data with study participants’ self-reports of mental health services usage. This will provide a clearer picture of how people with SMIs engage with mental health care across clinic, community, and telehealth settings.

See link in bio to read the full story.

From responsibly integrating AI in social work to innovations in classroom teaching, practicum training, and cross-cultu...
10/16/2026

From responsibly integrating AI in social work to innovations in classroom teaching, practicum training, and cross-cultural practice, NYU Silver scholars will present on a range of vital topics next week at the Council on Social Work Education’s 72nd Annual Conference.

Silver presenters include faculty members Drs. Ruopeng An, Cora de Leon, Anne C. Dempsey, Nicholas Lanzieri, Juhi Malhotra, and Qingwen Xu; administrators Dr. Gabriella S. McBride, Gisselle Pardo, and Amanda Ritchie; and DSW student Cong (Holly) Fu.

We’re especially proud that Dr. Ifrah Magan will be recognized for her scholarship during the Association for Community Organization and Social Action’s Partnership Session next Saturday morning.

We also encourage attendees to stop by the Social Work AI Network (SWAN) Social and Networking Gathering next Friday evening. NYU Silver is an active member of SWAN, and Dr. An is its President.

See link in bio to check out our presentation schedule and see us in action!

When students come to school facing housing insecurity, hunger, family trauma, or other burdens, they may struggle to co...
10/15/2026

When students come to school facing housing insecurity, hunger, family trauma, or other burdens, they may struggle to concentrate or act out in class. That’s a key reason school social workers are critical partners in children’s academic, social, and professional success.

Many of the 40 first and second-year MSW fellows in our School Social Work Training Academy (SSWTA) know that firsthand. A quarter of them have experience as teachers or teacher aides.

Through focused coursework and seminars, school-based practicums, and mentorship, the SSWTA prepares those fellows with advanced, evidence-informed skills to support students, families, schools, and communities.

At their first SSWTA seminar of the year, fellows learned to harness cutting-edge tools, from AI-powered mental health screening to restorative justice practices. They’re now deploying that knowledge in high-needs schools across New York City.

See link in bio to read the full story.

Every day, NYU Silver alumni are making a difference through their leadership, service, and commitment to advancing soci...
10/14/2026

Every day, NYU Silver alumni are making a difference through their leadership, service, and commitment to advancing social work.

Now is the time to recognize them at the 2026 NYU Silver Alumni Honors!

Members of the NYU Silver community (alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community partners) are encouraged to nominate outstanding Silver alumni by Monday, October 19!

Whether they are recent graduates already making their mark, mid-career professionals who’ve shown sustained excellence, or long-time social workers who are pillars of the profession, we want to hear from you.

See link in bio to learn about the awards criteria and submit your nominations at
Then save the date for our NYU Silver Alumni Honors celebration: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm, at NYU Global Center for Academic & Spiritual Life.

Help us shine a spotlight on the Silver graduates making a lasting impact!

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“People think that when a person carries a gun, they may be more a danger to other people, but in actuality, what we’re ...
10/13/2026

“People think that when a person carries a gun, they may be more a danger to other people, but in actuality, what we’re finding for young folks is that they may be more of a danger to themselves.”

Dean Michael A. Lindsey shared this and other insights from his research on Black youth su***de in a recent interview with Rolling Out magazine.

His latest study found that over 35% of Black youth who reported carrying a gun also reported a su***de attempt within the past year. In fact, other research shows Black youth fi***rm su***des have surged by 245% since 2014.

See link in bio to read the full article to learn more about this devastating trend and what steps can be taken to save lives.

The demands of service have profound implications for military families. Frequent relocations, long deployments, and hig...
10/13/2026

The demands of service have profound implications for military families. Frequent relocations, long deployments, and high rates of trauma exposure can lead to parental mental health and child-rearing challenges.

“Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to behavioral problems in children and elevated risk of child maltreatment,” said NYU Silver Associate Professor Kate Sullivan.

With a $3 million, four-year federal grant, she is leading a study aimed at breaking this cycle.

Discover how this study aims to strengthen military family resilience, build healthier parent-child relationships, and interrupt intergenerational trauma. See link in bio.

NYU Silver had the honor of hosting New York State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Higher Educatio...
10/09/2026

NYU Silver had the honor of hosting New York State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee last month, to introduce her to the school and discuss shared priorities.

Topics covered included New York State’s higher education landscape and the Assemblywoman’s legislative agenda as Higher Education Committee Chair.

NYU President Linda G. Mills and Provost Georgina Dopico joined Dean Michael A. Lindsey in welcoming Assemblywoman Hyndman. NYU Silver students Amina Bermudez, BS ’27; Rosalinda Pierre, MSW ’27; and Angelica Rivera, MSW ’23/DSW ’28, participated as well. All three live in Assemblywoman Hyndman’s Queens district.

In addition to higher education, the conversation touched on NYU Silver’s role in educating New York’s mental health workforce and areas of mutual interest around student aid, youth mental health, poverty, inequality, and community needs. Amina, Rosalinda, and Angelica shared their personal journeys, conveying what drew them to Silver, what they’ve learned, and where they plan to practice after graduation.

We are grateful to Assemblywoman Hyndman for her commitment to higher education, mental health, and the well-being of all New Yorkers.

The first three years of life can shape a child’s entire future. It’s when the brain grows fastest and has the greatest ...
10/08/2026

The first three years of life can shape a child’s entire future. It’s when the brain grows fastest and has the greatest capacity for change. Evelyn Macario-Martinez, BS ’26, is dedicated to providing a strong foundation for babies during that critical period.

“Addressing the social, emotional, and developmental needs of parents and their babies in their first 1,000 days can help them thrive through adversity and disrupt generational poverty,” said Evelyn. She is now a Community Social Worker for the nonprofit Nido de Esperanza, whose mission is doing just that.

Evelyn became familiar with Nido’s work during her senior year practicum placement at the agency. In her current full-time role, she provides families with 1-on-1 support tailored to their needs. She also leads psychoeducational groups that deepen parents’ understanding of early childhood development.

Evelyn credits her NYU Silver education with preparing her for impact. Two courses she took in her final year were particularly influential.

Strategies to Reduce Inequality: “This class helped me gain a better understanding of the inequalities that the community I work with experiences on a day-to-day basis,” Evelyn said. In her final project on the inequities Spanish-speaking families face within New York City’s public school system, she shared a client’s real-life challenges. “The assignment strengthened my passion for working with the Hispanic community and continuing my work at Nido de Esperanza.”

Mindfulness: “This course helped me ground myself during my senior year. Many of the activities we did in class are now part of my daily routine!”

We are proud of Evelyn’s commitment to child well-being and community care!

If you’re an NYU Silver alum with career news to share, please complete our Alumni Class Notes form linked in bio.

We’re proud to introduce NYU Silver’s PhD candidates entering the academic job market this fall:* Alif Ahmed, MS, LCSW* ...
10/07/2026

We’re proud to introduce NYU Silver’s PhD candidates entering the academic job market this fall:

* Alif Ahmed, MS, LCSW
* Jacqueline I. Cosse, LMSW
* Krushika Uday Patankar, MSW
* Whitney Wortham, MSW, MPH

Backed by our PhD program’s personalized mentorship and rigorous doctoral training, they are positioned to be top social work scholars and leaders in the field.

Discover the impact they’ve already made with state- and federally-funded research, publications in leading journals, and prestigious honors.

See link in bio to explore their research interests, accomplishments, and full CVs.

How do we build networks of healthcare providers and facilities that support a rapidly aging global population while pre...
10/06/2026

How do we build networks of healthcare providers and facilities that support a rapidly aging global population while preparing for future pandemics?

NYU Silver Associate Professor Ernest Gonzales helped answer that question at the United Nations General Assembly side event “Shaping Healthy Aging & Pandemic-Ready Systems.”

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) hosted the event exploring how interdisciplinary workforce solutions can build healthier, more resilient healthcare systems for a changing world.

“As we innovate for health and longevity, we must ensure nobody is left behind,” cautioned Dr. Gonzales, who is also the Director of our Center for Health and Aging Innovation.

He joined experts from the NYU School of Global Public Health, Johnson & Johnson, and NYU Meyers on a panel titled “Interdisciplinary Solutions for Healthy Aging and Pandemic Preparedness.”

Here are 3 key takeaways from Dr. Gonzales’ remarks:

*Foster Equity and Unity: Promote health at every stage of life—from prenatal through older adulthood—while nurturing solidarity across generations.

* Eliminate Systemic Bias: Ageism, racism, and other forms of bias in health care settings predate the pandemic and persist. Building resilient systems requires ending biases to ensure services are equitably accessible, in times of crises and in everyday care.

* Carefully Leverage AI: AI tools have the potential to help multidisciplinary teams deliver timely, well-coordinated, preventative care during sensitive developmental life stages.

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