In recognition of National Social Work Month, the Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation , in partnership with the Columbia University School of Social Work , hosted a panel discussion titled The Intersection of Politics and Social Work .  The event brought together public service leaders and policy experts to explore how social work education and values shape effective leadership in government and public service. The conversation also celebrated the life and legacy of the late NJ Lieut

Meet Ava Edwards '28, a 2024 recipient of the Lincoln University Sheila Oliver Memorial Scholarship and a passionate advocate for gender justice and student well-being. Ava is pursuing a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in International Relations on a pre-law track, with the goal of becoming a gender justice youth lawyer and educating communities about Title IX. Through her work with the National Women’s Law Center’s Gender Justice Youth Council, Ava helped develop a st