News: American politics
SPECIAL REPORT: CSSW and U.S. Politics & Government
In honor of Inauguration week in the United States, we have launched a Special Report celebrating those members of the…
Elevating the Profession One Ballot at a Time
Before the real Iowa caucuses took place, Hillis Elementary School in Des Moines held a Cookie Caucus, in which M&M…
Interim Dean Garfinkel Contributes to Study on Slashing Child Poverty
In a new National Academies report, Interim Dean Irwin Garfinkel and colleagues identify the most effective policy means for reducing…
PhD Alum Brings Social Work Ethos to State Government
With a career merging social work and politics, doctoral alumna Mathylde Frontus has found her seat at the table. She…
In Support of Columbia’s Statement on DACA Students
Dear Columbia School of Social Work Community: Last week, Herbert and Doris Wechsler Clinical Professor of Law Suzanne Goldberg, acting…
“Social worker graduates, we need you now more than ever”: Alumnus Dr. Jared Bernstein Has Fiery Words for Class of 2017
The following is the text of the graduation keynote delivered by Dr. Jared Bernstein at the special graduation ceremony held…
The Challenges Facing Psychotherapists in the New Political Climate
In an online event held on April 18, adjunct professor and Dean of Admissions at Ackerman Institute for the Family Walter…
Students Respond with Resilience to National Events
Students at a graduate school of social work spend more time engaged in the world outside the classroom than their…
In These Troubled Times, Be Brave, Engage, and Learn
By Irv Garfinkel, Interim Dean We live in troubled times. As we cope, it is useful to keep in mind…
Why Is It So Hard for Veterans to Seek Treatment for PTSD, and What Impact Does It Have on Their Families?
In an online event held on February 23, 2016, Columbia School of Social Work alumnus Michael Day (MSW’10), who served…
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This Special Report highlights our faculty and alumni who have played a range of roles in U.S. politics and government.
This Special Report highlights some of the work undertaken by our faculty, students, and staff in the area of racial justice.
