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CSSW Council of Deans Issues Call to Action to Address Anti-Black Racism
It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge that the below statement fails to include the tragic death of…
Prof. Ruha Benjamin Calls on Class of 2020 to Become “Champions of the Social Contract”
The following is the text of the graduation keynote delivered by Professor Ruha Benjamin at a virtual commencement held by…
Amid Pandemic, Dean Begg Tells Class of 2020: “You are our hope”
The following is the text of the opening remarks delivered by Dean Melissa Begg at a virtual commencement held by…
With CSSW Team at the Helm, Columbia Launches New Center to Combat Substance Use Disorders
A multidisciplinary team of researchers and scientists at Columbia University will combine their efforts to address the opioid and substance…
Social Impact LIVE: Aimee Campbell on Columbia’s NYS-Wide Opioid Study
Richard Hara is joined by guest Dr. Aimee Campbell, who provides an update on Columbia’s HEALing Communities Study in New…
Social Impact LIVE: Shlomi Avni and Amy Werman on Wilderness Therapy
Richard Hara is joined by guests Mr. Shlomi Avni and Dr. Amy Werman, who discuss wilderness therapy with youth at…
Joining Forces to Address the Opioid Crisis
Last March, Professor Nabila El-Bassel received a phone call from Redonna Chandler, director of the HEALing Communities Study at the…
Social Impact LIVE: Allen Zweben on Motivational Interviewing
Richard Hara is joined by guest Dr. Allen Zweben to discuss the second edition of Zweben’s book Treating Addiction as…
Social Impact LIVE: Ron Mincy on Advancing Higher Education for Men of Color
Richard Hara is joined by CSSW professor Ron Mincy for a discussion on the unique challenges men of color face…
Social Impact LIVE: Nabila El-Bassel on Reducing Opioid Deaths in New York State
Richard Hara is joined by University Professor Nabila El-Bassel to discuss her most ambitious project to date: a plan to…
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This Special Report highlights responses by social work researchers to a tumultuous year shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice.
This Special Report highlights work undertaken by our faculty, students, and staff in the area of racial justice.
This Special Report highlights our faculty and alumni who have played a range of roles in U.S. politics and government.
