Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College

Congratulations class of 2026!!! 🎉🎊🎉

What an incredible success the 6th Annual Silberman Aging Conference, “Aging with Resilience: Strengthening Communities for a Healthier Future,” turned out to be! A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring speakers, partnering organizations, and our dedicated staff, faculty, students, and volunteers whose hard work made this community-led conference possible. This conference showed that together, we can create a powerful space to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity and justice for older New Yorkers and their communities. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, passion, and commitment to making this event such a collaborative and inspiring gathering. Stay tuned as we look forward to continuing these important conversations and building even greater momentum at next year’s conference!

Congratulations to Professor Michael Fabricant on the publication of your new book entitled, “The Struggle for Public Goods in the Shadow of Fascism: Hope at Dusk.”

Professor Fabricant's book examines the present diminishment of democracy through the prism of intensifying conflict between market freedom and citizen rights. The fate of democracy is at the center of the book’s exploration of the decline of the welfare state and rise of radical right politics.

Silberman School of Social Work is proud to host NASW New York’s Inaugural CE Conference — “One New York, One Voice: Reimagining Social Work for a Just Future.”

This exciting gathering brings together social work professionals, leaders, and students from across New York. Explore a dynamic lineup of CE and non-CE sessions, connect with inspiring keynote speakers, and engage in conversations shaping the future of social work.

✔ Earn up to 7.5 CEs
✔ Connect with social work leaders and professionals
✔ Discover workshops, presenters, and student-focused sessions

🔗 Register Here & Registration Tips & How-To’s: Linktr.ee/naswnewyork

Congratulations🎉 to our Silberman social work students for their success in PROVE's annual Welcome & Welcome Back Veterans event at John Jay College!

PROVE provides resources and creates an environment for veterans to succeed in transitioning from military life to student life.

Something powerful is happening at Hunter College and the Silberman School of Social Work.

From April 6–28, you can Give Early—and on April 29, join us for Giving Day: 24 hours of support for students and the programs that help them succeed.

At the Silberman School of Social Work, your gift helps provide critical resources for MSW students, including scholarships, student programming, and opportunities for community-based learning. It also ensures that talented and dedicated students have the support they need to pursue their education and make a meaningful impact.

Support MSW students as they prepare to lead, advocate, and strengthen communities. Let’s Bridge the Future together!


➡️ How to Qualify / Eligibility
- You may give to either the MSW Fund or the BSW Fund to be eligible. (Link in bio)
- Early Giving begins April 6th and ends at 11:59 PM EST on April 28th.
- Giving Day runs from 12:00 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST on April 29th.
- Participation is first come, first served while supplies last; sizes are limited.
- You must provide a valid email address when giving to receive confirmation if you meet the qualifications.
- Limit of one of each giveaway item (Hoodie + Impact Box) per person, per household.
- Qualified participants will be notified via email with next steps.


➡️ How to Participate
🔗 Click the links below or the links in our bio to donate to the MSW or the BSW fund!

MSW Fund: https://giving.hunter.cuny.edu/schools/HunterCollegeFoundation/hunter-college-giving-day-2026/pages/schools-of-social-work-health-professions/social-work-msw

BSW Students Thriving Fund: https://giving.hunter.cuny.edu/schools/HunterCollegeFoundation/hunter-college-giving-day-2026/pages/schools-of-social-work-health-professions/bsw-thriving


➡️ What’s coming next?
Turn on notifications and follow our page to get the latest updates on how to participate in upcoming Early Giving and Giving Day challenges. Don’t miss your chance to get involved and help Silberman reach its fundraising goals!

What an incredible Social Work Month! 👏👏👏

Thank you to our students, staff, faculty, and community partners for coming together to make this month’s campus events so impactful, highlighting the power of social work to foster collaboration, self-healing, and positive change. We are so proud of our Silberman community, whose diversity and inclusivity continue to inspire and uplift one another every day. These are just some of the photos capturing the energy, connection, and inspiration that defined this remarkable month.

We are incredibly proud of our MSW and BSW students for representing our school at NASW-NY’s Annual Capitol Action Day in Albany, New York last week! 👏

A heartfelt thank you to Anna Ortega-Williams, BSW Director & Associate Professor, Keith Chanrok Chan, Associate Professor, Patricia Gray, Doctoral Lecturer & BSW Field Education Director, Hollis Richardson, Executive Assistant to the Dean, and Adjunct Professor and Silberman Alum Joseph DiBenedetto for leading and supporting our students during this impactful experience in Albany, New York.

Capitol Action Day, hosted by National Association of Social Workers - New York State, empowers social workers to engage directly in the advocacy process at the State Capitol—amplifying the voice of our profession and advancing policies that strengthen the communities we serve.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Claire Valdez's office (37th Assembly District), NYS Assemblymember Christopher W. Eachus (99th Assembly District) and Diana C. Moreno (36th Assembly District) for taking the time to meet with our students, staff and faculty to discuss the issues that matter most to social workers and the individuals and families they support.

Thank you to everyone who made this meaningful day of advocacy, leadership, and professional growth possible. We are inspired by our students’ commitment to creating change! 💙

Last night, the Silberman School of Social Work hosted a Grieftastic event that brought our community together for a powerful “in conversation” program featuring Rachel Cargle our guest speaker and Meghan Riordan Jarvis our host, who guided us through an honest, nuanced dialogue on navigating us through grief, transitions all while fostering inclusion, and recognizing the vital role of social workers in times of trauma and uncertainty. From personal reflection to collective responsibility, the conversation challenged and inspired us to reimagine what care, advocacy, and community can look like.

We are so grateful to our engaged audience for showing up with openness and thoughtfulness — your presence made the night truly special.

Deep thanks to Rachel Cargle for sharing her insight, to Meghan Riordan Jarvis for holding such meaningful space on stage, and to our Professor Colleen Katz for helping bring this important event to life. We’re also grateful for the partnership and collaboration of Sophia Tsesmelis, Neeta Arbeiter, NYU Silver School of Social Work, and the Zelda Foster Studies Program.

It was a reminder that grief is not something we move through alone — and that social work is essential to building more compassionate, inclusive futures. 💛

Register now to learn more about Silberman School of Social Work's BSW program. We are the oldest and largest school of social work in NYC!!! 🏢

The 2-year BSW Program prepares graduates to enter the workforce as entry-level Social Workers with a practice specialization in either Child Welfare or Care Coordination.

🔗 RSVP by clicking the link in our bio.