Social workers are using AI. But who is governing their usage? GSS faculty members Lauri Goldkind, PhD, and Elizabeth Matthews, PhD, have been tasked with surveying the national landscape — the first step toward AI regulation in social work. Read more: bit.ly/4i86GKW

Congratulations to Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, PhD, who, as of this September, was appointed as a member of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) inaugural National Advisory Board for AI and Technology! Read more: bit.ly/4ymUfQ6

Cognitive offloading, doomscrolling, brain rot – we hear these alarming terms on the news, but what does the science say about how technology impacts today’s youth? GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, PhD, says the answer might not be so simple: bit.ly/3TBo6WQ

Thanks to Fordham Trustee Rose DiMartino '79 MA and her spouse, Karen Sue Smith, GSS will provide practicum stipends, establish an Academy for Suicide Prevention and Education, and appoint a Distinguished Scholar for Human Rights and Global Justice: bit.ly/4dJUj4X

The #AI media cycle is filled with hype and doom. But what do social workers need to know? Professor Lauri Goldkind, PhD, is scheduled to appear at two national conferences to help provide some clarity to the moment. Learn more: bit.ly/4yzkQtA

Incoming MSW student Oluwayemisi (Yemi) Danmola's professional ambitions have always been driven by a desire to help others, but her time with Iyaniwura Elders’ Oasis has solidified her commitment to service: bit.ly/4qcRzC8

Just ONE WEEK AWAY from the kickoff of our new student orientations! We can't wait to welcome all the new Rams! 🐏 ❤️ Any advice for our new MSW students? Put them in the comments 👇

Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, PhD, has spent the past few years proving that the medium truly is the message, and she's allowing research participants — the families whose voices really matter — drive the results. Read about the paper's 5 takeaways: bit.ly/4gdZ34n

Thanks so much to our great friends at Oxford House for the warm welcome to London! Our London settlement house partners add an irreplaceable dynamic to this program. We are so grateful for their hospitality and wisdom! Read more about the program: bit.ly/3w7M0tQ

Fordham GSS congratulates Assistant Professor Yafan Chen, PhD, who recently received the 2026 Violence Against Women and Children Manuscript Award from the CSWE! We are excited to support Dr. Chen as she accepts this prestigious award at this year’s APM conference in October.

An emotional conversation between an oncology coworker and a patient's husband inspired Clinton Brown, MSW '27, to pursue his passion. Now he's formalizing his future in the service of others by pursuing an MSW degree. Learn more about his path: bit.ly/4vrXuEs

The GSS Black Student Caucus continues its inspiring community events! In the spring, they took a well-deserved break from their studies and hosted a bowling night. Grad school connections are special. Whether personally, professionally, or both, they can last a lifetime.

ICYMI: Our Spring/Summer issue of The Social Worker, GSS's school magazine, highlights our Summer Jumpstart initiative, faculty and alumni research, the Class of 2026, and so much more. Read the issue: bit.ly/4vlgiFw #fordhamgss #mentalhealth #socialworktwitter

Another incredible year at the GSS Block Party 🥳 🎉 Thank you to everyone who came back to campus — came back home — to celebrate the very thing that makes this profession so special: connection. The Ramily is here for you, always ❤️ 🐏

During the spring semester, Fordham MSW students heard from Carlos Salinas as a guest lecturer. They received a masterclass in real-world advocacy strategies and reassurance that their work can truly make a difference. Read more about his visit: bit.ly/4xC1rZJ

"Fordham’s commitment to service and social justice is a major part of what makes the Graduate School of Social Service experience so unique." Congrats to Meagan Cunney '26 MSW, another 2026 "Double Ram" graduate! Learn more about our BASW program: bit.ly/4vAiKsg

“I had professors who looked like me...and understood the experiences many students of color and first-generation students go through. That representation...reminded me that success in this field was possible for someone like me, too.” - Nathaly Fernandez MSW '26 🐏 ❤️

Philip Petrosky was both a teacher & Chief Operating Officer in the financial sector. But after a successful climb up the corporate ladder, he wanted to recenter his career toward making a meaningful impact on the people around him: bit.ly/4di26Ga

We are proud to announce that the 2026 GSS Diploma Ceremony Keynote Speaker is Sister Helen Prejean! On 5/19, nearly 500 GSS graduates will enter a profession built on the belief that every person deserves an advocate. Sister Prejean has lived that belief her entire life.

Joui Hessel came to Fordham inspired by her sister-in-law and a close friend, both of whom had fulfilling careers in social work. "[No] matter how much money someone makes, or how famous or successful they are, they can’t do what we get to do." Read: bit.ly/4duj7y1