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Conference Tackles Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges in the Global South
Sep 12, 2016
The McSilver Institute was a co-sponsor and NYU Silver School Professor and McSilver Faculty Fellow Dr. Deborah Padgett was one of the conveners of the International Conference on Justice and the Rights of Homeless Persons with Psychosocial Needs held in Chennai, India from September 1-3, 2016.
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Silver Study Abroad Course Makes News in Germany
This past summer 11 MSW students from the Silver School of Social Work spent 7 days studying human rights and social justice with 11 German social work students at RheinMain University of Applied Science in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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MSW Student Fengtao Huang Wins AAUW Career Development Grant
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded a $12000 Career Development Grant to Fengtao Huang, an MSW student at the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
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Nicholas Basalyga (MSW ’14) Cycles Cross Country to Raise Awareness about Addiction
Sep 23, 2016Silver School alumnus Nicholas Basalyga (MSW ’14) is in the final stretch of a cross country bike ride to raise awareness about the country’s epidemic of addiction and generate support for his newly founded non-profit, In The Saddle, which seeks to build a fellowship of recovering individuals through cycling, community service, and group support.Learn More »Article -
NYU Silver Releases Hispanic Heritage Month Video Highlighting its Strength in Latino Health and Social Welfare
Sep 21, 2016In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15, 2016), NYU Silver School of Social Work released a video highlighting its many strengths for those drawn to the social work profession, and particularly those concerned about Latino health and social welfare.Learn More »Article -
Aaron Skinner-Spain, LCSW, MSW ’09, Pursues DSW to Expand Capabilities and Knowledge
Sep 15, 2016First-year DSW student Aaron Skinner-Spain, LCSW has been a clinical social worker in New York City for the past decade. He came to the program well prepared. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, received his MSW from the Silver School, subsequently completed a four-year program in psychoanalysis at the Training Institute for Mental Health, and also obtained a certificate from the Silver School in Clinical Practice with Adolescents.Learn More »Article -
Cheer on Silver School’s Tammy Smith at NYU’s 2016 Lightning Challenge
Sep 12, 2016On September 21st, NYU Silver will be represented by MSW student Tammy Smith in the University’s 2016 Lightning Challenge, which is being held in honor of NYU President Andrew Hamilton’s inauguration. The entire Silver School community is encouraged to come cheer her on – and participate in the voting for the $500 audience choice award.Learn More »Article -
Conference Tackles Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges in the Global South
Sep 12, 2016The McSilver Institute was a co-sponsor and NYU Silver School Professor and McSilver Faculty Fellow Dr. Deborah Padgett was one of the conveners of the International Conference on Justice and the Rights of Homeless Persons with Psychosocial Needs held in Chennai, India from September 1-3, 2016.Learn More »Article -
Silver Study Abroad Course Makes News in Germany
Sep 9, 2016This past summer 11 MSW students from the Silver School of Social Work spent 7 days studying human rights and social justice with 11 German social work students at RheinMain University of Applied Science in Wiesbaden, Germany.Learn More »Article -
Welcoming New Silver Students at Orientation 2016
Sep 9, 2016From August 25 to September 8, 2016, 565 first year BS, MSW, DSW and PhD students at the Silver School's campuses in Washington Square, Westchester County, Rockland County, and Shanghai participated in a wide range of orientation activities, thus beginning their journey towards a deeper understanding of the human condition and excellence in the social work profession.Learn More »Article -
The McSilver Institute’s New Director: Dr. Michael Lindsey
Sep 1, 2016The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU Silver School of Social Work is pleased to welcome our new Director and McSilver Associate Professor of Poverty Studies, Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, MSW, MPH, PhD.Learn More »Article -
Tahl Leibovitz, MSW ’15, Aims for Table-Tennis Gold in Rio
Aug 29, 2016Tahl Leibovitz, MSW ’15, first picked up a table tennis paddle at the South Queens Boys and Girls Club nearly 25 years ago. Since then the 41-year-old Ozone Park resident has built a reputation as one of the most dominant athletes in the sport. Now, he is preparing for his fifth Paralympic Games, heading to Rio next month.Learn More »Article -
Adaptive Leadership at NYU Silver
Aug 8, 2016Last spring, Clinical Assistant Professor and Katherine & Howard Aibel Executive-in-Residence Linda Lausell Bryant launched the Adaptive Leadership Fellowship program with an inaugural cohort of 13 fellows.Learn More »Article