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SPECIAL REPORT: Social Work in Times of Crisis
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in New York City in March 2020, research teams at Columbia’s School of Social Work…
Post-Election Debrief Sessions Conclude with a Mixture of Caution and Optimism
Given the profound changes to the American political landscape, what does the nation’s political future look like? Members of a…
Enact Fundamental Change to Address Poverty
The COVID pandemic exacerbated poverty in the United States, and the Biden administration should take significant steps to support those…
Two from CSSW Are Finalists for Presidential Management Fellowships
Two students have been selected as finalists for a program that offers a foothold for a career in government. Two…
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…
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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.
