Diagnosed with ASD Later in Life, GSS Graduate Advocates for Disability Justice
From a budding Wall Street businessman to a dedicated advocate for individuals with autism spectrum…
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Class of 2025 Changemakers: Meredith Outwater – From Finance to Finding Purpose
As part of the Graduate School of Social Service’s “Class of 2025 Changemakers” series, we’re…
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…
Class of 2025 Changemakers: Lily Hammer Finds Her Calling in Aging Services
As part of the Graduate School of Social Service’s “Class of 2025 Changemakers” series, we’re…
“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…
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…