Class of 2025 Changemakers: Jake Schefer’s Ultimate Research and Advocacy Experience
As part of the Graduate School of Social Service’s “Class of 2025 Changemakers” series, we’re…
Browsing: Immigration
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…
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…
The Unique Challenges and Issues Faced by Social Work Doctoral Students with Migrant Backgrounds
Fordham GSS doctoral graduate Tanzilya Oren, GSS ’23, was recently featured in a webinar conducted…
How Can Social Workers Support Immigration Efforts in NYC?
According to the New York Times, NYC has seen the arrival of over 130,000 asylum…
Congress Publishes Third Edition of “Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees”
Fordham GSS Professor Elaine Congress, D.S.W., has just published the third edition of her book, Social…
Elaine Congress Revisits Culturagram in New Book Chapter
Fordham GSS Associate Dean and Professor Elaine Congress, DSW, has recently authored a book chapter…
Her Migrant Hub Celebrates International Women’s Day with Spring Symposium Focusing on Asylum Seekers’ Rights
Recent news of lackluster progress on the U.S. gender wage gap over the last 20…
A Safe and Brave Space for NYC Asylum Seekers
In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, Graduate School of Social Service Professor…
Catholic Charities and Fordham GSS Award Centennial Scholarship to Immigrant Advocate Liliana Espinosa Otero
The Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and Catholic Charities are proud to announce…