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The official account for NYU Silver School of Social Work.
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.
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
NYU Silver research excellence was on display at #SSWR2026. Our scholars garnered national honors and contributed to more than 70 symposia, oral presentations, flash talks, posters, and other events. Read our recap & check out our photo gallery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ny....
February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
On this landmark 100th Anniversary of national Black history commemorations, we join in honoring the profound contributions of Black Americans across every sector of society.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2026
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Today marks the 20th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We join in honoring the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of other marginalized people murdered by the Nazi regime.
January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“Michael A. Lindsey has emerged as a central figure in redefining mental health," writes @cityandstateny.bsky.social in naming our Dean to the 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care. Congrats to Dean Lindsey for his tremendous impact & this much deserved recognition!
www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
January 26, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Clinical treatment alone can’t fix the profound social injustices faced by those with schizophrenia. Asst Prof @ana-tf.bsky.social & Assoc Prof Jordan DeVylder co-authored a new call to action for social workers to lead the way toward more just, humane systems of care: doi.org/10.1080/1533...
January 26, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in February 1968. This #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King and his call for perseverance in the face of ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
No more waitlists for at-risk youth mental health support! Our SSWTA’s partnership with charter school network DREAM is expanding students’ counseling access while training the next generation of culturally responsive social workers. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/pa...
January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
From developing AI-driven poverty solutions to pioneering immersive training simulations, NYU Silver leads in clinical education & high-impact research. Read our latest Scholarship & Impact Newsletter to explore many ways we’re shaping the field: mailchi.mp/nyu/silver-s...
January 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Next week at #SSWR2026, NYU Silver scholars will present on topics including intimate partner violence, young adult mental health, migration, HIV/AIDS & global health. Check out our presentation schedule & see us in action! socialwork.nyu.edu/faculty-and-...
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Season’s Greetings from #NYUSilver! Thank you to all our treasured members of the Silver community & network. Your partnership in our mission to advance excellence in social work scholarship, innovation& practice is truly a gift. We look forward to all we’ll do together in 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Congrats to Prof Deborah Padgett, who will receive @SSWRorg.bsky.social’s Distinguished Career Achievement Award at #SSWR2026. A globally recognized scholar in homelessness, mental health services & qualitative/mixed-methods research, her work has had an enormous impact on policy & practice.
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our recent mini-conference with @nyumcsilver.bsky.social & our Constance and Martin Silver Center on Data Science and Social Equity showcased responsible uses of AI to fight poverty and advance public health. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/mi...
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Congrats to Professor @michelle-munson.bsky.social on her selection as an American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare Fellow! She is an internationally recognized expert in mental health services & interventions for adolescents & young adults. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/pr...
December 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Have we gone too far in calling everything painful ‘trauma’? At our recent #NYUSilverAlumni panel, 4 trauma experts explored that question as well as humans’ capacity for healing. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/al....
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“I aim to understand how inequality is passed from one generation to the next & what helps children overcome these barriers to move upward,” says PhD student & NYC RIN Scholar Ruohan Zhu. Learn more about her research & what drives her to do it: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ru...
December 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Do you wish you were better equipped to effectively navigate the increasingly difficult non-profit environment? Gain the innovative skills you need with our online certificate program in non-profit executive leadership. Learn more & Apply now for Spring: apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/portal/execu...
December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#AdaptiveLeadership education is essential for social workers, argue Mary Burns, MSW ’19, Dr. Linda Lausell Bryant & Marc Manashil in their new book chapter. They explain why & share experiences of 5 #NYUSilverAlums applying it to create real organizational change! www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/res...
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Resilience in action” is how Dr. Gabriella McBride described NYU Silver’s presentations at this year’s NYSSWEA conference. Faculty & students shared insights on topics including trauma-informed practice, school social work & health equity. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today, we recognize #WorldAIDSDay. This year’s theme is #RethinkRebuildRise in the global response to HIV/AIDS.

At NYU Silver, many of our faculty and researchers are doing just that, in collaboration with people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Active listening is key to supporting your child’s mental health. Dean Michael A. Lindsey shares this & other guidance for connecting with your child about their emotional well-being on the Listen In podcast from @adcouncil.bsky.social #SoundItOutTogether. Listen on Spotify/YouTube/Apple Podcasts.
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“Young people are 21x more likely to seek mental health care if given access to school-based services,” said Dean Michael A. Lindsey. He’s a PoliticsNY/amNewYork Power Player in Health Care, in part for leadership in developing a pipeline of school social workers. politicsny.com/power-lists/....
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Assoc Prof @sarahnarendorf.bsky.social’s latest research examines homelessness in youth aging out of foster care & what can be done about it. “Our findings underscore the limitations of extended foster care when housing options are scarce or overly conditional.” www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Social cognition is key to schizophrenia recovery. But are the screening tests accurate for everyone? Research led by Asst Prof @ana-tf.bsky.social finds the tests are appropriate for US Hispanic adults, yet points to important cultural considerations. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ne...
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Ten NYU Silver faculty members were found to be among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to new data from @elsevierconnect.bsky.social & Stanford. Learn about these top scholars and their vital work: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/te....
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM