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2/11: See Me! A Conversation with Author & BUSSW Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez
Thank you to everyone who joined this incredible event! If you weren't able to attend, you can still get a copy of the book – in print or online. Download the digital version from Boston University Libraries (free): open.bu.edu/items/bd7f573e-05ee-4e5c-b894-adbc6aa91146 Purchase the print book: amazon.com/See-Me-Latinos-Testimonios-Discrimination/dp/B0DR5WLNSG/ [Edited Feb. 11, 2025] In our current... More
Yale Awards Funding to Prof. Jacobson López for Pilot Project at its Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS
Dr. Daniel Jacobson López, assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), received a pilot award from Yale University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA) to conduct new research that will improve medical care for Black men who have experienced sexual assault. The project is focused on identifying... More
2/6: Conversations with Black Women on Race and Power
In celebration of Black History Month, BU School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Online Program and Equity & Inclusion Committee present a virtual panel discussion highlighting the voices and experiences of social workers shaping the future of education, leadership, activism, and politics. Featuring leading members of the Greater Boston Association of... More
BUSSW Faculty Present at National Public Policy Conference
Three faculty members from the BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) — Profs. Mary Collins, Yoonsook Ha, and Dan Miller — showcased their research and leadership at the recent Association for Public Policy Analysis & Managment (APPAM) Research Conference. This annual gathering of researchers and policymakers focuses on evidence-informed policy... More
Photo Gallery: BUSSW @ SSWR 2025 Annual Conference
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) thought leadership was on full display at the Society for Social Work & Research (SSWR) annual conference January 15th – 19th in Seattle Washington. At the school reception, Dean Barbara Jones introduced Drs. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia and Pamela Joshi and the school’s new Institute for... More
Miami Herald: Research by Prof. Byrne Illustrates Long-Term Causes of Homelessness Among Older Adults
As the percentage of people over 65 experiencing homelessness continues to rise, those living in states with large older populations like Florida struggle to access resources. Highlighting rising housing costs and other recent causes contributing to this trend, a Miami Herald story cites research by Prof. Thomas Byrne from BU... More
Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Publishes Stories of Gay & Trans Men in South Texas in New Book, “See Me!”
Assistant Professor Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas in his new book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos' Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas. Using a combination of... More
BU Today: Prof. DeVoe Discusses Trauma & Healing for Survivors of LA Wildfires
In an interview with BU Today, Prof. Ellen DeVoe of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) draws from her extensive expertise as a trauma researcher to explain the psychological impact of the Los Angeles wildfires and what survivors will need to heal. Excerpt from “Trauma from Los Angeles Fires Will Take... More
1/29: BUSSW Faculty Explore Impact of Social Policies Throughout Lifetime at Research on Tap
Four faculty members from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise at a panel event on the impact of social policies throughout a person’s lifetime. Produced by BU’s Office of Research as part of its Research on Tap series, “How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth... More
BU Today: Prof. Williams Shares Expertise on Long-Term Solutions to Natural Disasters
In light of recent natural disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires, policy makers in the U.S. are looking for effective ways to enhance climate change preparedness. Prof. Darien Alexander Williams from BU School of Social Work explains that this work involves systemic changes, including rethinking land development and considering climate... More