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From responsibly integrating AI in social work to cross-cultural education and practice, NYU Silver scholars will present on a range of important topics next week at #CSWE26. Check out our presentation schedule and see us in action: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ny....

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

When students face housing insecurity, hunger, or other burdens, they need support teachers aren’t able to give. Discover how our School Social Work Training Academy equips MSW fellows with skills to support students in high-needs schools: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/pr...

Collage of three dozen SSWTA fellows posed along a stairwell, listening to a presentation, and seated in discussion at a round table, as well as SSWTA Project Director Dr. Gabriella McBride posed at a podium.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The demands of service have profound implications for military families. Assoc Prof Kate Sullivan received a $3M federal grant to test a trauma-informed intervention designed to strengthen military families’ resilience & reduce child maltreatment risk. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/fe...

Father in a military fatigues holding his young daughter, who is pointing into the distance, while his spouse walks alongside of them.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Meet our PhD candidates entering the academic job market! Backed by our rigorous doctoral training, they’re positioned to be top social work scholars and leaders in the field. Explore their research interests, accomplishments, and full CVs at bit.ly/SilverScholarsOnTheMarket.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social joined S. Lee Merritt, Jamal Bryant & national leaders for a dialogue on recent hanging deaths of Black adults. Citing the Black youth suicide crisis, he called for both transparent investigations & normalizing mental health support in Black communities.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the wake of 9/11, NYS OMH launched Project Liberty, the largest public mental health response in U.S. history. On the 25th anniversary, Dr. April Naturale, PhD ’09, reflects on leading that revolutionary program while early in her doctoral studies: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/25... #NeverForget

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“We know that many social work scholars & practitioners transition into teaching without formal pedagogical training,” says Dr. Anne Dempsey. NYUSilver is closing that gap with a mandatory course grounded in learning science for all new adjuncts: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/fa....

Nearly two dozen NYU Silver faculty and administrators gather in front of a large Zoom screen at a meeting to kick off the fall 2026 semester.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“Social work is a profession of hope, a profession of possibility, and at its very best, a profession that helps people imagine & build a better future,” Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social told incoming MSW students at Orientation. We’re proud to welcome them to NYU Silver & our critical work.

Collage from NYU Silver’s Fall 2026 MSW Orientation: Two student Orientation Leaders hold a welcome sign; Dean Lindsey speaks; Rows of new students listen; Drs. Llewellyn and Dashield from the Silver Student Experience team speak onstage; Two new Advanced Standing MSW students wave; 7 new MSW students carry their box lunches.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The #NYU Swap Shop returns later this week with locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn! The pop-up offers NYU undergrad & grad students free, gently used living essentials for the start of the academic year. Valid NYU ID is required. Learn more: bit.ly/nyuswapshop.

Graphic with text reading “NYU Swap Shop Opening Hours. Manhattan: Friday, August 28, 2026 | 12 PM - 6 PM, Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM, Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday, August 31, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM. Brooklyn: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 5 PM. NYU ID Required to enter.”

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Teens who carry firearms are nearly 4x as likely to attempt suicide by any means, says a new JAMA Network Open study led by Dean Michael A. Lindsey. The study isolates carrying a gun as a distinct risk factor for #YouthSuicide & target for #SuicidePrevention: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/li...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us in congratulating Assistant Professor Tina Kilaberia on being named a Fellow of @geronsociety.bsky.social in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Society and impact in the field. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/kilaberia-named-gsa-fellow.html.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Dr. April Naturale, PhD ’09, recipient of NYU Alumni’s 2026 Keogh Award for Distinguished Public Service! From leading the NY mental health response to 9/11 to helping launch the 988 Lifeline, her impact is profound. Learn more: alumni.nyu.edu/alumni/nyuaa...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

“Left untreated, chronic pain can derail a young person’s education, career & mental health,” says Asst Prof Shaddy Saba. With an NIH-funded HEAL K12 Award, he’s developing a behavioral health treatment for young adults living with chronic pain: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/sh...

Assistant Professor Shaddy Saba leans on the wrought iron fence outside NYU Silver’s townhouse.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

How can social workers better align interventions with the lived realities of Black sexual minority men? Dr. Lance Keene discusses his chapter in the new Handbook on Intersectionality & Social Work: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/q-... #MinorityMentalHealth

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Despite the power of PrEP, Black & Latine sexual/gender minority young adults at highest risk of contracting HIV have low rates of using it. A team led by Prof @mgwadz.bsky.social secured a $300K grant to build a program promoting PrEP use tailored to their needs: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/re...

Dr. Marya Gwadz stands with her arms crossed next to a poster of interlocking hearts. She is wearing a three-quarter length black sweater that reveals a sleeve of tattoos on her left arm.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover how our faculty & doctoral students are driving research on mental health disparities & championing equity in care: socialwork.nyu.edu/faculty-and-... #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! We join in celebrating the collective strength and vital contributions of the diverse disability community to our society. As we mark 36 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we remain committed to the journey towards universal access.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How can we prevent suicide among all of our youth? Dean Michael A. Lindsey will share strategies to address inequities at the Youth Suicide Research Consortium’s 2026 conference @nyutandon.bsky.social & Online July 7-9. Learn more & register for free: youthsuicideresearch.org/conferences. #YSRC2026

Flyer with details about the Youth Suicide Research Consortium’s Sixth National Conference with the theme “Meeting the Moment: Integrating Community, Arts, and Data Innovations to Advance Equity in Youth Suicide Prevention,” July 7-9, 2026, at NYU Tandon, Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY. Speakers Dr. Rosa Gil, Dr. Anne Marie T. Sullivan and Dr. Michael A. Lindsey are featured. The conference will be hybrid with a virtual option available. Register at youthsuicideresearch.org/conferences.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy #Juneteenth Freedom Day! We join in commemorating the end of slavery and honoring the perseverance of Black Americans. This celebration provides an opportunity for every American to reflect on our progress toward freedom for all, and the collective work that lies ahead.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

“We cannot treat our way to child well-being.” Speaking virtually @ox.ac.uk, NYU Silver Prof Ramesh Raghavan made the case for “social vaccines,” or preventative, population-level interventions that support kids’ mental wellness before problems arise.

Zoom screenshot with inset of Professor Ramesh Raghavan next to a slide with the cover of his book “Investing in Children’s Mental Health” next to the quote “We need to emphasize the development of social vaccines. …’Social vaccines’ address the social, economic, structural, and developmental determinants of health…” and the citation “Oxford University Press, 2023.”

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

“Social work is a collaborative sport,” says Melanie Glass, MSW '16. After years of navigating the isolation of clinical practice, she helped build NYU SMART to keep Silver alumni connected. Read her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/me...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Where did the stereotype that all Asian Americans are academically & economically successful come from? How is it harmful & what can be done to overcome it? Asst Prof @dalemaglalang.bsky.social gives answers on the podcast Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Text reading “Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu. Dr. Dale Maglalang, Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work. Podcast episode 72 ‘From Survival to Authenticity: Reclaiming Your Asian American Identity’”with headshots of Drs. Maglalang and Kwock Hu.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

TUNE IN SUN at 8:30 AM ET: Hear Dean Michael A. Lindsey on 94.7 The Block. He’ll be discussing Black youth mental health & warning signs of suicidal behavior with Conversations on the Block host Pat Robinson. Listen on 94.7 FM in NYC, the @Audacy app or audacy.com/stations/947theblocknyc

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congrats Prof Wen-Jui Han, a 2026 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award nominee for research showing how increasingly-common nonstandard work schedules impacted families’ economic security over a 30-year span. Read the article deemed one of the “best of the best”: doi.org/10.1177/0192...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! We join in commemorating the 57th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrating the joy, achievements, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities. #Pride2026 #LGBTQPride

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Can we reimagine child & family services for the 21st century by centering the inherent resilience & strength of the people we serve? That was the core question addressed at our 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/20....

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month & we’re continuing our conversation around the theme “More Good Days, Together.” Dean Michael A. Lindsey, Prof @michelle-munson.bsky.social & Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn urge those suffering in silence not to carry their challenge alone. #MHAM2026

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy #OlderAmericansMonth! This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” highlights the importance of prevention & self-advocacy in healthy aging. At NYU Silver, we celebrate older adults & advance healthy, productive aging, w/our Center for Health & Aging Innovation leading the way. www.nyuchai.org

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Congrats to NYU Silver Dean Michael A. Lindsey on being named to @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list! The publication highlighted his leadership in integrating AI & data science in our student training & research. Learn more www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In keeping with the theme, “More Good Days, Together,” our Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn shares a simple tip to feel less alone. Step outside, feel the sun & just be in community with the world around you. Watch her full answer below. #MHAM2026

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#TBT to NYU 2026 Commencement at Yankee Stadium! Samara Richards, BS ’26, carried the NYU Silver banner while Jessie Berliner, MSW ’26 & Shuowen Huang, BS ’26, accepted diplomas on behalf of all #NYUSilverGrads! More pics: bit.ly/NYU2026PhotoGalleries. Photos: ©Francis, ©Myaskovsky NYU Photo Bureau

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Congrats to our 450+ newest alumni! 🎓 Welcome to a community of 20K+ Silver grads leading in clinical practice, policy, research & beyond. Stay connected through NYU SMART, our new professional network — charter access is free through May 2027. Register at silver.smart.nyu.edu

Screenshot of the NYU SMART homepage next to NYU Silver Class of 2026 graduates, dressed in their academic attire, clapping in their seats at the school’s Graduation Ceremony.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Don't have a ticket to our Graduation ceremony this afternoon? You can still celebrate our #NYUSilverGrads by watching the live stream starting at 1:15 pm EDT at www.youtube.com/live/fFddu-V....

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Congratulations #NYU2026! We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s #NYUSilverGrads at our Graduation next Tues 5/12. Check out our virtual program to learn all about the ceremony and our graduating class: socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-edu...

A graduating student carrying the NYU Silver banner leads the platform party procession at NYU Silver’s 2025 graduation ceremony as graduating students seated in the auditorium look on.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy #AANHPIHeritageMonth! We join in honoring the diverse histories, cultures & contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities. Their leadership & advocacy continue to shape our profession & enrich our nation.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! We join in celebrating over 370 years of Jewish American history and the contributions Jewish Americans have made to our nation's cultural, civic, and social life.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congrats to Hope Center Exec Director Dr. Lena Green, MSW ’01/DSW ’18, recipient of NYU CMEP’s Distinguished Alum Nia Award! Her visionary leadership, deep compassion & unwavering commitment to equity have reshaped mental health access & uplifted communities across NYC.

Dr. Lena Green receives her Nia Award from NYU CMEP Director Renzhong Tan.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Nearly 1 in 7 young adults in the U.S. are directly impacted by some form of police violence or neglect each year, found a new study led by Associate Professor Jordan Devylder. Read more about the study & its implications for public health at www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

In his State of the School, Dean Michael A. Lindsey shared how we’re growing our CE partnerships to help practitioners show up stronger. That includes new advanced certificate programs in emerging & in-demand areas of practice like political and gerontological social work.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

As the demand for highly qualified mental health professionals grows, we’re innovating to give our graduates an edge. Partnering with @nyutandon.bsky.social & NYU Steinhardt colleagues, we’re developing “Emma”—an AI avatar for VR clinical training. Meet Emma & learn more: www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The value of an NYU Silver education continues far beyond graduation. This spring, we’re furthering our commitment to alumni with the launch of NYU Silver Mental Health Access Resource Tool (NYU SMART). Watch Dean Michael A. Lindsey describe this first-of-its-kind resource.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

“Social workers cannot continue to be silent as the firearm violence epidemic rages on,” write Prof/Dean Emeritus Neil Guterman & UBuffalo's Patricia Logan-Greene. Learn why & how they say social workers are uniquely positioned to lead gun violence prevention. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/so...

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

You don't have to choose between a passion and a paycheck. NYU Silver’s Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn tells CNBC how today's social workers are securing competitive salaries across multiple industries. Focus on “the income and the outcome,” she urges students. www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/m....

Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn stands in a green space in front of picnic table, smiling with her arms crossed in front of her.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Congrats to Dr. Joanna De La Cruz-Romero, DSW ’26, @naswny.bsky.social’s Doctoral Student of the Year! Nominator Dr. Odetta Keane, DSW ’26, said Joanna’s research on Post-Migration Stress Disorder & activism show “real change happens when we combine academic brilliance with grassroots grit.”

Dr. Joanna De La Cruz-Romero, holds NASW New York’s 2026 Doctoral Student of the Year Award.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

TUNE IN SUNDAY at 9AM: Hear Clinical Asst Prof @KCompitus.bsky.social live on @WBAI.org’s Animal Matters. She’ll be discussing the benefits of bovine-assisted therapy w/hosts @jackHhites.bsky.social & Erin Clarke. Listen on 99.5 FM in NYC or online at wbai.org.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! In keeping with this year’s theme, “Many Voices, One Community,” we join in celebrating Arab Americans’ diverse cultures and enduring legacies. Their contributions in every area of American society continue to enrich our nation’s story.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

“The experience opened my eyes in so many ways,” says Kayla Tavarez, MSW ’26, of our intensive course on child and adolescent trauma in Buenos Aires. Read her reflections and why she encourages other students to study abroad if they can: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ga...

Kayla Tavarez poses at Plaza de Mayo, the main city square of Buenos Aires, with a large, pink, government building, known as The Casa Rosada, behind her.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Congrats to PhD student Lucy Prout, recipient of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Outstanding Grad Student Award in Victimology. Learn about her research on intimate & sexual violence, focused on non-carceral, community-based responses & prevention. socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/lu...

Lucy Prout stands beside and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Victimology Section Chair Katelyn P. Hancock. She is holding her Outstanding Graduate Student Award.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Practicum education is shifting. From strains on agency resources to the changing social environment, the challenges are real. At a recent CSWE “Hot Topics” presentation, NYU Silver experts shared how we’re pioneering solutions. Read our story to learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/re...

Side by side headshots of Drs. Anne Dempsey, Juhi Malhotra, and Nicholas Lanzieri.

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NYU Silver @nyusilver.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Supported by a $25K C+M Center grant, Dr. @dalemaglalang.bsky.social is building a chatbot to foster critical consciousness in Asian American LGBTQ+ youth. It aims to be an accessible, low-touch means of promoting social action and mental well-being. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/gr...

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