Category: Faculty

Phillipe Copeland

Medium: Prof. Copeland on How “Rage Virus” is Infecting US Politics

In a new article published on Medium, BU School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Phillipe Copeland draws a parallel between the fictional “rage virus” in 28 Days Later and the real-world escalation of political violence in the U.S. today. Highlighting examples from the past and present, he explores the need for collective action to […]

BUSSW Commencement 2025: Photo Gallery & Recap

Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) celebrated its newest class of MSW and PhD graduates at the 2025 BUSSW Commencement Ceremony, May 15th. Graduating students from the online, off-campus and hybrid programs joined their Charles River classmates at the main Boston University campus for the big event, and loved ones came from far and […]

Assistant Professor Jennifer M. Gómez

Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez Wins 2025 BUSSW Excellence in Teaching Award 

Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award. This annual honor celebrates faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and advancement of the school’s mission.  The Excellence in Teaching award recipient is nominated by […]