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BU Today: Adrienne Young (SSW’21) Discusses Convincing BU to Recognize Indigenous People’s Day [Podcast]
This year marks Boston University’s decision to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. BU School of Social Work alumna Adrienne Young (SSW’21) has led the charge over the past few years to make this shift in the school’s calendar. In an interview with BU Today, Young discusses that journey, More
BUSSW Announces Winners of 2021 Alumni Association Awards
On October 2, 2021, BU School of Social Work will hold a virtual ceremony for its Alumni Association Awards, an annual event honoring BUSSW community members for their extraordinary contributions to the School and the field of social work. BUSSW is proud to announce the 2021 award recipients: Sonia Mee (‘97)... More
Ken Schulman Awarded Honorary Membership to Scarlet Key Honor Society
The BU Alumni Association and Scarlet Key Society will award an honorary 2022 Scarlet Key membership to Ken Schulman for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments as BUSSW’s former associate dean for enrollment services and alumni relations. The honorary membership is a rare distinction in the Society, which has served primarily as... More
HealthMatters: Margie Pettingell (SSW’89) Interviewed on Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate [Podcast]
In a recent interview on the BU Sargent podcast Health Matters, BU School of Social Work alumna Margie Pettingell (SSW'89) described her experience as she pursued a new certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare, developed by BUSSW and Sargent College. The certificate's pilot project included 30 alumni from various Boston University... More
Tami Gouveia (SSW’01) Runs for Lt. Governor of Massachusetts
According to Tami Gouveia (SSW ‘01), social workers make ideal public servants -- meaning they are perfectly suited for a career in politics. “We need to do much better by the people of the commonwealth,” Gouveia says. “We need a public health champion. Who better than a social worker?” An alumna... More
Tuscon Local Media: Lisa Bayless (SSW’06) Recognized for Local Philanthropy
A master of social work degree prepares graduates for many different careers, even those that do not fall within the social work field. BU School of Social Work alumna Lisa Bayless (SSW'06) is one example of an MSW graduate who applies her community-building skills to an entirely different industry: real... More
NASW Social Work Talks: Kristina Whiton-O’Brien (SSW’95) Discusses Vot-ER, Social Work, & Civic Health
In a recent interview for "Social Work Talks," the National Association for Social Workers's podcast, Kristina Whiton-O'Brien (SSW'95) discussed the tools that Vot-ER is providing to social workers and health care providers to promote better civic health. Whiton-O'Brien is a BU School of Social Work alumna, and former assistant director... More
Kristen Lee (SSW’00) Creates & Hosts New Comedy Show to Destigmatize Mental Health
Dr. Kristen Lee (SSW'00) has turned the idiom "laughter is the best medicine" into a new show that uses humor to address and destigmatize mental health. "Crackin' Up with Dr. Kris" seeks to flip the mental health model in lieu of the pandemic's corrosive effect on our minds and our... More
SPH News: State Rep. Tami Gouveia (SSW’01) Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor of Mass.
BU School of Social Work alum Tami Gouveia (SSW'01, SPH'02,'20) has announced that she will enter the running for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, the second ranking office in the state's executive branch. A public health social worker for more than two decades, Gouveia entered politics when she was elected to represent... More
NCSU News: Karen Bullock (SSW’00) Selected as Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
BU School of Social Work doctoral program alumna Karen Bullock (SSW’00) has been selected as a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, an esteemed status that acknowledges outstanding and continuing contributions to the field of gerontology. A licensed clinical social worker, Bullock graduated from BU School of Social Work’s doctoral... More