Thanks to a partnership with Episcopal Charities, 8 Fordham MSW students are completing their first-year internships across New York City and the Hudson Valley in soup kitchens, after-school programs, churches, and more—each receiving a $3,000 stipend: https://t.co/Jc8a3qjZHe
Meet the newest cohort of Fordham MSW school social work interns!
Developed in partnership with the NYC Public Schools system, this program places MSW students in schools alongside seasoned school social workers and provides a tailored curriculum.
More: https://t.co/57UGhkyafR
Fordham Trustee and One Girl, Inc. Founder Meaghan Barakett, GSS '16, provided the initial funding for Fordham's Bronx Green Jobs Center: a workforce training initiative to help community members land good-paying jobs in New York’s vibrant green economy: https://t.co/UxW8q7UFph
Fordham GSS Associate Professor Dr. Laura Wernick's dedication to disability justice will be on full display at this year's APM conference in October, when they serve as a distinguished speaker at the event's Opening Plenary.
We can't wait to cheer them on in Denver this year!
BIG NEWS: Fordham GSS announces Career Pathways Program, offering full funding for up to 150 Fall 2025 MSW students!
In partnership with the Audacia Foundation, this scholarship supports future social workers & expands care in underserved NY communities: https://t.co/VQ5KzOD1n2
Undergrad student looking for a career that makes a difference? Read this amazing coverage on how the Fordham University Social Work Society is introducing the social work profession to Fordham undergraduates who want to do meaningful work:
https://t.co/4fQuUQsbQf
Tonight at 5! Join us for a screening of "En Tiempo Prestado" (In Borrowed Time), an interactive panel on challenges/responses to immigrant issues, and a resource fair for grassroots organizations serving forced migrants in NYC.
Register now: https://t.co/HTqcDG1fwU
How can social work and artificial intelligence (#AI) work together to improve lives? Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., explores what she calls "Artificial Social Work" in a new research article: https://t.co/OD3saOH60j
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This AY, GSS will send around 40 MSW students into 34 public schools across the 5 boroughs to intern as school social workers. Students also receive specialized coursework, dedicated resume and interview preparation, and a scholarship stipend.
Read more: https://t.co/xWOXqImZFO
The biggest weekend in social work is almost here, and we can't wait to see everyone at the expo booth, the Fordham GSS reception, and of course our faculty presentations!
See you in Kansas City! #APM2024
Big week for GSS at the NYSSWEA Conference! Congrats to Lily Scheyhing (MSW Student of the Year) and all students for their inspiring presentations! Thank you for representing Fordham and charting the future of the profession!
A big thank you to Mary Brennan, GSS '83 (middle), for sponsoring yesterday's 8th annual Fordham Women's Summit! Mary also sponsored five current GSS students for the opportunity to attend the Summit free of charge.
Read more about the day: https://t.co/OHP9UcRTsV
After a year as a hospice volunteer, Fordham MSW student Eleanor Smith was inspired to pursue graduate studies. Now a Palliative Care Fellow, she interns at Mount Sinai Hospital and is the recipient of the Meredith Barnhart, Ph.D., Memorial Scholarship: https://t.co/wdBzs74HPV
B.A.S.W. student Makeda Byfield founded Fordham's Social Work Society to create a space for undergrads to explore social work. The best part: it's open to all students, regardless of major or class year.
Read more: https://t.co/nLUVraZONt
Congratulations to the GSS faculty promoted and granted tenure ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our school and the field!
New research from Fordham GSS community members aims to shift the narrative from vulnerability to empowerment when discussing sexual health.
Read more: https://t.co/jbDWWDQwr5
We donated 40 laptops to Phiriphiri Secondary School in Limpopo, South Africa through the Women in Technology initiative. We are optimistic about the impact it will have on the students and the entire educational Phiriphiri community.
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