AB1 Building will be temporarily offline on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to freezing temperatures causing the sprinkler to malfunction resulting in flooding from the third floor to the basement. All classes scheduled in the AB1 Building will be held remotely. All other buildings are open for regular operations. For students enrolled in AB1-building classes who need access for their remote instruction, there are computers available in the computer labs that will enable you to logon to your class.
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Dr. Edward Hernandez, Associate Professor/Chair/Department of Social Work

November 14, 2023 by Jua James

Dr. Edward Hernandez

Dr. Edward Hernandez serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Social Work at Medgar Evers College. He was instrumental in developing the Transition Academy serving housing and food insecure student at the college. He also teaches Social Work and Human Services online at several colleges. Prior to Medgar Evers College, Dr. Hernandez has served as Deputy Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services from 2004 until 2012. His career includes more than 30 years of government and not-for-profit agencies positions in largely administrative and management capacities. Dr. Hernandez received his MSW and PhD in Social Welfare from Stony Brook University. He is of Puerto Rican descent. His father was born and now resides in Puerto Rico.