“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.

Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Nataliya Yakovleva, BS ’01/MSW ’02, on being named CEO of @nychealthsystem.bsky.social’s Coler Nursing Home. She will now lead one of the nation’s largest public long-term care facilities. Learn more about Nataliya & her appointment: bit.ly/coler-ceo.

“NYU Silver prepared me for the real world,” says alum Dana Harsanyi, MSW ’15. As Head of Care Management at Hera, she’s using her social work expertise to help families navigate the complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/dan...

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...

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...

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-...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Aging parents are often infantilized by their adult children & it needs to stop, says Stacey Gordon, DSW ’21, Assoc ED of Older Adult Services at @qchnyc.bsky.social & Sr Fellow at CHAI. Read her provocative interview with NYU News about her research on family ageism. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

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....

“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...

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...

#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...

“What we’re doing is breaking down & targeting the direct practices we want students to learn,” Clinical Associate Professor Anne Dempsey told Washington Square News about our innovative use of virtual, simulated client visits in social work training. Learn more at nyunews.com/news/2025/11....

“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...

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.

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.

“In the same way [elite] athletes are required to adhere to a weightlifting & diet regime, they should be required to meet with a licensed mental health therapist on a regular basis as part of their benefits,” writes Dean Michael A. Lindsey in Dallas Morning News: www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

“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/....

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...

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...

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....

“I think the NFL should require every player to have mental health treatment,” said Dean Michael A Lindsey, citing the pressures of being a pro athlete. He spoke to The Dallas Morning News after Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide. Learn more: www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo....

“Meet veterans where they’re at & allow them to share their story,” USMC veteran & Providence VA Med Center Social Worker Lewis Hoglund, MSW ’20, advises social workers this #VeteransDay. Learn more & discover his journey from an aircraft carrier to the VA at socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/lew....

Restorative Justice emerged in Brazil in 2005 after pilot projects in 3 states. It’s since spread throughout the country. Learn about Brazil’s experience from scholars, judges & practitioners. NYU’s Center on Violence & Recovery’s hybrid panel, 11/18 from 5:30-7pm ET. Register: qrto.org/ijKbYj.

How can you connect with your children about their emotional wellbeing? Dean Michael A. Lindsey shares expert advice as part of Sound It Out’s new “Listen In” podcast. Hear his guidance live on WBOK-AM New Orleans’ The Good Morning Show, today 11/6, at 9:45am ET: wbok1230.com

What happens when social workers share the same collective trauma as their clients, like a pandemic or terrorist attack? In her keynote on Shared Traumatic Stress at NASW-WI’s annual conference, Professor Carol Tosone explored the challenges & opportunities for clinicians.

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we join in celebrating the enduring cultures & rich histories of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities. As we honor their strength & resilience, we also acknowledge their deep impact on American life, even in the face of hardship & injustice.

The Fall 2026 application for our #DSW program is now open! If you’re ready to elevate your leadership in clinical #SocialWork, get started on your application today at apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/apply/!

Professor @michelle-munson.bsky.social discussed Gen Z young adults’ rising suicide rate on @wbur.org’s On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. Learn what’s contributing to the crisis and what Dr. Munson is doing about it. www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...

TUNE IN TODAY: Hear #NYUSilver Professor @michelle-munson.bsky.social discuss #SuicidePrevention for Gen Z on @wbur.org’s On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. Listen today on WBUR or your local APM station: (www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint/syndication) or anytime on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

Mandatory arrest laws for #IPV often criminalize survivors instead of abusers. In their dissertation research, PhD candidate @jackiecosse.bsky.social explores that phenomenon w/ attention to race, gender & sexuality. Learn about their preliminary findings: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/co...

“Technological advancements have been game-changing for social work education,” said Dean Michael A. Lindsey. He was named a PoliticsNY/amNewYork Power Player in Education, in part for his leadership in leveraging tech to strengthen NYU’s Silver’s impact. politicsny.com/power-lists/...

Are immersive simulations on track to become the new standard for social work practice education? A pilot study by NYU Silver researchers reveals both the promise and the challenges. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

From responsibly integrating AI in #SocialWorkEducation to advancements in simulation-based learning, NYU Silver scholars will present on a range of important topics this week at #CSWE25. Check out our presentation schedule and see us in action: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...

Have you ever started to mourn a loss before it even happened? “Find people to talk to. Don’t keep it all inside,” advises Clinical Assoc Prof Peggy Morton, in @nytimes.com’s Well newsletter on the phenomenon known as “anticipatory grief.” Learn more at www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...

“Evaluating effectiveness has long been a major challenge for many social work and charity programs in China,” says Clinical Assoc Prof Minchao Jin. His new Chinese-language book “Causal Chain: A Practical Guide to Program Analysis and Evaluation” provides a solution.

“In a world facing a #YouthMentalHealth crisis, one truth stands out: volunteerism builds purpose, resilience & belonging, while advancing @UN’s SDGs.” That was the message Dean Lindsey & colleagues shared at a UN side event on Promoting Youth Well-Being Through Volunteerism. #WorldMentalHealthDay

This week we welcomed our 8th cohort of Zelda Foster Leadership Fellows! The intensive 18-month program prepares experienced palliative & end-of-life care social workers from across the country to be the leaders the field needs to better support patients & families.

NYU Silver has a cadre of outstanding PhD candidates on the academic job market this year. Learn about Alif Ahmed, @jackiecosse.bsky.social, Khadija Israel, @fmabrouk.bsky.social, Laura Esquivel Martinez, Krushika Patankar, and Aaron Rodwin at bit.ly/SilverSchola....

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. The theme, #WithSurvivorsAlways, underscores the need for support & solidarity with those who’ve experienced abuse. Dr. Edith Chapparo, MSW ’03, who teaches our Family Violence course, offered advice on standing with survivors. (1/4)

Already making an impact in #SocialWork & ready to elevate your leadership? Our DSW Program might be right for you. Find out at our next virtual info session, 10/16 from noon-1 pm ET. Register: apply.socialwork.nyu.edu/register/?id...

TUNE IN TODAY! 9/22 from 4:30-5PM ET: NYU Silver Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social speaks live about #SuicidePrevention with @nyulangone.bsky.social’s Dr. Joseph Ravenell @nyudocs.bsky.social, SIRIUSXM 110. Subscribers: Call in 1-877-NYU-DOCS &/or listen at siriusxm.com/doctorradio.

Last year, MSW students in our #SchoolSocialWork Training Academy provided mental health support for nearly 1K NYC schoolchildren. Learn how this year's cohort is gaining critical skills, like using cutting edge tech, to build on that impact: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ne.... #YouthMentalHealth

Alumni & Families Weekend is Oct 23-26! Join us for all the festivities, including 3 events hosted by NYU Silver. Reunite with friends, discover what’s new & show your #SilverSpirit and #VioletPride. Learn more & register at alumni.nyu.edu/alumni-weekend.

NYU Silver scholars are making a global impact on #YouthMentalHealth. Learn about the innovative research they presented at #IEPA15 on critical topics including peer support, prevention & mental health recovery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2025/ny...

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We embrace this year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” to celebrate the histories, cultures, and immense contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

Today we remember those who were lost and all the survivors who are dealing with the ongoing trauma of our national tragedy.