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Meet the Dean: Melissa Begg

Melissa Begg, who became Dean of the Columbia School of Social Work on September 1st, 2019, is a population health…

Celebrate Social Work Month with Us

Dear Friends, March is both Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the…

When a Leader Burns Out

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she was stepping down from the top job. She’d…

Meet Kamaria Gye Nyame Excell

February is National Black History Month. Here at CSSW, we reflect on the multitude of achievements, contributions to culture, and…

Recommended Reading for Black History Month and Beyond

For Black History Month, we offer a selection of books that shed light on little-known historical figures, cultures, and communities…

A Community-Based, Data-Driven Approach to Decreasing Overdose Deaths

A Community-Based, Data-Driven Approach to Decreasing Overdose Deaths Following a rapid increase in the rate of overdose deaths in New…

Celebrating a Special Issue: Research on Social Work Practice Journal

Celebrating a Special Issue: Research on Social Work Practice Journal A special issue of the Research on Social Work Practice…

ASPIRE Reflects on the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey

ASPIRE Reflects on the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a magnitude…

The Impact Of Social Workers On Poverty Alleviation

This past January was Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of…

Who Will Have Access to Psychedelic Therapy?

Psychedelic-assisted therapy helped Prince Harry heal from trauma. Training a cadre of nurses and social workers can give other survivors…