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…
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The Evolution of Serena Williams: Social Workers Reflect
Nearing age 41, Serena Williams is leaving professional tennis. Via the September issue of Vogue she announced that she is…
Experiencing the Impacts of Racism Through Immersive Virtual Reality Is Now Possible
As Dr. Courtney D. Cogburn sat with the visceral discomfort of the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, she found…
Training More Social Workers in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Could Be a Solution to Rising Suicide Rates
Researchers have documented the increase in suicide rates, particularly in the Black community and among children and young adults. The…
$86 Million Grant to Reduce Overdose Deaths in New York State Celebrates Accomplishments, Enters Second Phase
After the rate of opioid overdose deaths in New York State nearly tripled between 2010 and 2017, it was clear…
Monkeypox Outbreak Could Be Fueled by Similar Misinformation, Stigma and Inequities to COVID-19, HIV
Time continues to be of the essence to combat the spread of monkeypox, despite the many challenges presented by misinformation…
