News: CSSW Faculty
Six Faculty Receive Seed Funding for Projects That Address Structural Racism
The projects will contribute to Columbia University’s collaborative efforts to eradicate the racial inequities that impact our communities and our…
Action Lab, Now a Center, Welcomes Its First Executive Director, Dr. Ovita Williams
Created in Spring 2020, the CSSW Action Lab for Social Justice quickly reaches two significant milestones. Dean Melissa Begg recently…
FACULTY OPINION: We Must Continue to Use Naloxone During COVID-19
Overdoses may be on the rise. Finding ways to safely administer life-saving interventions during the coronavirus pandemic is crucial. By…
Professors Davis and Patton Receive Provost’s Diversity Grants
The Office of the Provost at Columbia University has recognized two faculty members at the Columbia School of Social Work,…
Courtney Cogburn’s Work on Racism Featured on CBS News
Kudos continue to pour in for Associate Professor Courtney Cogburn and her groundbreaking virtual reality project, 1000 Cut Journey. To…
CSSW Opens Dedicated Office Space for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Assistant Dean Karma Lowe is bringing the School of Social Work’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to life in…
New Study Aims to Overcome Barriers to Dementia Caregiving Experienced by Chinese Americans
Aging studies specialist Jinyu Liu is working on a novel intervention for caregiving in New York City’s Chinese American community….
2019 Books by Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff
It’s been a banner year for books at the Columbia School of Social Work, with several new volumes coming out…
Statewide Opioid Overdose Prevention Study Introduced to Public
At an event in Low Library, Columbia scientists showed their passion for applying their expertise to the problem of opioid…
One Hundred Days In…A Message from the New Dean
Dean Begg with alumni who attended the Communities of Color Networking event on September 16. Left to right, back: James…
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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.
