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First-Generation M.S.W. Graduate Champions NYC Asylum Seekers
For years, Erica Vargas, LMSW, GSS ’23, was a teller at Chase Bank. Her branch…
Fordham GSS Alumni Block Party Highlights Social Work’s Impact
There’s no better way to kick off the summer than to connect with friends and…
From Journalism to Social Work, A Search for Connection
As a journalist, Madelynn Schulte, GSS ’21, didn’t find the connection she wanted. She’d planned…
Study Unveils Stigmas Facing Khwaja Sira (Third-Gender) Community in Swat, Pakistan
The khwaja sira community in Pakistan, identified as third-gender people, has long faced severe social…
An M.S.W. Helped This Alumna Climb the Career Ladder
Tamika Mcknight-Ray wants to dispel the idea that social workers can’t make a good wage. …
‘A Moment of Reflection’: M.S.W. Grad Pursues Passion After Career in Finance
Frankie Heppell, GSS ’24, thinks humans are meant to do hard things—and she’s living proof. …
This MSW Alumni Is Mentoring Students as a Bronx School Social Worker
Ian Staley is a 2023 graduate of Fordham GSS’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program.…
Three GSS Alumni Selected to City & State NY 2023 Responsible 100
Exciting news for GSS alumni! Three of our esteemed graduates—Nathaniel Fields, GSS ’96; Michael Kohlhagen,…
M.S.W. Grad Collaborates with Professor on AI Research
Barbara Pohl is a 2023 graduate of Fordham GSS’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program.…
Occupational Social Work Needs a Revival, Professor Says
Congratulations to Fordham GSS Professor Mary Ann Forgey, Ph.D., whose article, “Occupational Social Work: A…