Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! We join in celebrating the collective strength and vital contributions of the diverse disability community to our society. As we mark 36 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we remain committed to the journey towards universal access.

How can we prevent suicide among all of our youth? Dean Michael A. Lindsey will share strategies to address inequities at the Youth Suicide Research Consortium’s 2026 conference @nyutandon.bsky.social & Online July 7-9. Learn more & register for free: youthsuicideresearch.org/conferences. #YSRC2026

Happy #Juneteenth Freedom Day! We join in commemorating the end of slavery and honoring the perseverance of Black Americans. This celebration provides an opportunity for every American to reflect on our progress toward freedom for all, and the collective work that lies ahead.

“We cannot treat our way to child well-being.” Speaking virtually @ox.ac.uk, NYU Silver Prof Ramesh Raghavan made the case for “social vaccines,” or preventative, population-level interventions that support kids’ mental wellness before problems arise.

“Social work is a collaborative sport,” says Melanie Glass, MSW '16. After years of navigating the isolation of clinical practice, she helped build NYU SMART to keep Silver alumni connected. Read her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/me...

“We need children to be able to articulate their feelings so they can say ‘I am hurting’ & not be met with rejection.” Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social joined Miss Pat Robinson on @947theblock.bsky.social to discuss the alarming rise in Black youth suicide. Listen at on.soundcloud.com/rCrkIjLzQhe5...

Where did the stereotype that all Asian Americans are academically & economically successful come from? How is it harmful & what can be done to overcome it? Asst Prof @dalemaglalang.bsky.social gives answers on the podcast Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

TUNE IN SUN at 8:30 AM ET: Hear Dean Michael A. Lindsey on 94.7 The Block. He’ll be discussing Black youth mental health & warning signs of suicidal behavior with Conversations on the Block host Pat Robinson. Listen on 94.7 FM in NYC, the @Audacy app or audacy.com/stations/947theblocknyc

Congrats Prof Wen-Jui Han, a 2026 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award nominee for research showing how increasingly-common nonstandard work schedules impacted families’ economic security over a 30-year span. Read the article deemed one of the “best of the best”: doi.org/10.1177/0192...

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! We join in commemorating the 57th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrating the joy, achievements, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities. #Pride2026 #LGBTQPride

Can we reimagine child & family services for the 21st century by centering the inherent resilience & strength of the people we serve? That was the core question addressed at our 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/20....

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month & we’re continuing our conversation around the theme “More Good Days, Together.” Dean Michael A. Lindsey, Prof @michelle-munson.bsky.social & Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn urge those suffering in silence not to carry their challenge alone. #MHAM2026

Happy #OlderAmericansMonth! This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” highlights the importance of prevention & self-advocacy in healthy aging. At NYU Silver, we celebrate older adults & advance healthy, productive aging, w/our Center for Health & Aging Innovation leading the way. www.nyuchai.org

Congrats to NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey on being named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list! The publication highlighted his leadership in integrating AI & data science in our student training & research. Learn more www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In keeping with the theme, “More Good Days, Together,” our Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn shares a simple tip to feel less alone. Step outside, feel the sun & just be in community with the world around you. Watch her full answer below. #MHAM2026

#TBT to NYU 2026 Commencement at Yankee Stadium! Samara Richards, BS ’26, carried the NYU Silver banner while Jessie Berliner, MSW ’26 & Shuowen Huang, BS ’26, accepted diplomas on behalf of all #NYUSilverGrads! More pics: bit.ly/NYU2026PhotoGalleries. Photos: ©Francis, ©Myaskovsky NYU Photo Bureau

“You wonder if you’re going to be the victim the next time you go outside. It’s triggering in a post-traumatic sort of way.” Assoc Prof Jordan DeVylder told @nydailynews.com how regular exposure to gunfire causes fear & anxiety in some NYC neighborhoods. www.nydailynews.com/2026/05/18/f...

Congrats to our 450+ newest alumni! 🎓 Welcome to a community of 20K+ Silver grads leading in clinical practice, policy, research & beyond. Stay connected through NYU SMART, our new professional network — charter access is free through May 2027. Register at silver.smart.nyu.edu

Don't have a ticket to our Graduation ceremony this afternoon? You can still celebrate our #NYUSilverGrads by watching the live stream starting at 1:15 pm EDT at www.youtube.com/live/fFddu-V....

Congratulations #NYU2026! We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s #NYUSilverGrads at our Graduation next Tues 5/12. Check out our virtual program to learn all about the ceremony and our graduating class: socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-edu...

Happy #AANHPIHeritageMonth! We join in honoring the diverse histories, cultures & contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities. Their leadership & advocacy continue to shape our profession & enrich our nation.

Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! We join in celebrating over 370 years of Jewish American history and the contributions Jewish Americans have made to our nation's cultural, civic, and social life.

Congrats to Hope Center Exec Director Dr. Lena Green, MSW ’01/DSW ’18, recipient of NYU CMEP’s Distinguished Alum Nia Award! Her visionary leadership, deep compassion & unwavering commitment to equity have reshaped mental health access & uplifted communities across NYC.

Nearly 1 in 7 young adults in the U.S. are directly impacted by some form of police violence or neglect each year, found a new study led by Associate Professor Jordan Devylder. Read more about the study & its implications for public health at www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

“Everybody should be able to access resources, regardless of income or background.” That’s a shared belief between public libraries & social work, Clinical Assoc Prof Peggy Morton said on the Library Social Work podcast: librarysocialwork.substack.com/p/draft-dr-p... . #NationalLibraryWeek

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.

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...

“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...

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...

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.”

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.

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.

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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....

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...

“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...

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: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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...

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.