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New Support for Students in Social Work and the Arts, in Honor of Veronica Siu-Fun Pun Choy (MSW’58)
The Choy Family Gift funds new scholarships at the School of Social Work and the School of the Arts. Columbia…
3 Questions for…Lecturer Amy Kapadia
CSSW Lecturer Amy Kapadia has extensive clinical experience within the field of serious mental illness. Her research interests range from…
Heidi Allen Appointed to MACPAC
Associate Professor Heidi Allen has been appointed as one of five new members of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and…
Cynthia Stuen (PhD’87) Receives Columbia’s Alumni Medal
Dr. Cynthia Stuen, an alum of CSSW who has devoted her career to improving the lives of older persons, was…
Nabila El-Bassel Receives Faculty Mentorship Award from Columbia Provost
Nabila El-Bassel, University Professor and Willma and Albert Musher Professor of Social Work, has received a 2021 Faculty Mentoring Award…
Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller Tells Class of 2021: “More than a profession, you’ve chosen justice”
The following is the text of the keynote address delivered by Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller at a virtual commencement held…
Dean Begg to Class of 2021: “At the toughest times, think back to today and take pride in what you have accomplished”
The following is the text of the opening remarks delivered by Dean Melissa Begg at a virtual commencement held by…
Advancing Social Work and Public Health in the Global South: An Expert Perspective
Social development projects in Africa require long-term engagement with communities on the ground, says Dr. Fred Ssewamala. On April 5,…
Students Set Up First Columbia University Chapter of the Association of Black Social Workers
Open to any person of African ancestry across the University, the chapter will focus on the social welfare needs of…
2021 GOLDSON LECTURE: The Promise of Prevention Science in Addressing Early Childhood Adversity
Prolonged trauma in early childhood can be devastating, but there is also a window of opportunity for interventions, says Dr….