“You’re Giving Back to What You Were Given”: How One Fordham MSW Alumna Supports Future Social Workers
Joan Balfour, GSS ’77, wants others to have the same opportunities she did. As a…
Author Connor White
Fordham MSW Field Specialist on Finding Social Work, Remaining Open, and Learning by Doing
One undergraduate course changed the trajectory of Fordham GSS Field Specialist Natalie Alvarez’s life. “I…
GSS Cohosts Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations Conference
On Friday, April 4, 2025, social workers, students, educators, and international delegates gathered at United…
M.S.W. Student Using Degree to Help Artists Age with Dignity
Aimée Hayes has spent her career in the theater as a director and producer, shaping…
Fordham’s Her Migrant Hub: Four Years of Empowering Women Asylum Seekers and Building Community
Forced migration is a complex and traumatic experience, particularly for women. They must navigate a…
How to Write a Personal Statement for Graduate School
We can’t say this enough: Your personal statement is a crucial component of your Fordham…
Lessons from a Nonprofit CEO: This Is an Opportunity to Show Our Resilience
Neela Mukherjee Lockel, GSS ’04, began her Master of Social Work (MSW) journey at Fordham…
From Google to the Classroom: How One Career Changer Found Purpose in Social Work
In 2013, Christine Igarta, GSS ’15, was living the computer scientist’s dream. After completing her…
MSW Program Personal Statement Tips, From Fordham’s Admissions Team
These tips are brought to you by Fordham GSS Associate Director of Admissions Stephen McGowan.…
Celebrating 20 Years of Service to Fordham
Congratulations to our four GSS Community members who were honored at the University Convocation for…