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BUSSW Community Presents Research at Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa
Researchers from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently showcased their expertise at the Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa, underscoring the school’s commitment to addressing global challenges throughresearch, education, and partnerships. Prof. Ruth Paris and Mihoko Maru (PhD’20), an alum and research associate at the... More
BU Today: Prof. Hahm Shares Perspective on South Korea’s Political Challenges
On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, marking the first such declaration since 1979. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work shared an opinion piece that this event is a stark reminder that democracy is fragile and must be actively... More
Prof. Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and... More
BUSSW Students Appointed to Competitive CSWE Minority Fellowship Program
Two master’s students at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been appointed to the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) prestigious Minority Fellowship Program. Matteo Montero-Murillo (SSW’25) and Sofía Vargas (SSW’25) will serve as fellows during the 2024-2025 program term. The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) supports the training of... More
Bronwyn Keefe Promoted to Research Associate Professor
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that Bronwyn Keefe has been promoted to the rank of research associate professor, a testament to her longstanding contributions to the school and to the fields of social work and aging. Prof. Keefe is also assistant dean of workforce... More
Prof. Judith Gonyea Honored with Prestigious Barbara J. Berkman Award
Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) has received the Barbara J. Berkman Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Research, Practice, or Policy in Aging and Health Care from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This lifetime achievement award recognizes her decades of outstanding interdisciplinary research, practice, and policy... More
Prof. Gómez & Her Cultural Betrayal Theory Take Center Stage at 2024 Trauma & Dissociation Conference
Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez of BU School of Social Work continues to make waves in the trauma field with her theory of cultural betrayal which played a central role at the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation’s (ISSTD) 2024 Washington D.C. Regional Conference. As one of three invited... More
The Boston Globe: CISWH Dir. Gouveia Shares Perspective on Trump Winning the 2024 Presidential Election
Dr. Tami Gouveia, director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH), offered her perspective on the 2024 U.S. presidential election in an interview with The Boston Globe. The piece highlighted the reactions of Boston-area women to the Trump victory and their hopes for the future. Reflecting... More
Nonprofit Quarterly: Prof. Belkin Martinez & Liberation Health Model Cited as Solution to Modern Therapy Methods
Many biomedical therapy methods don’t emphasize how to address systemic inequities that affect mental health. The liberation health model, co-founded by Prof. Dawn Belkin Martinez from BU School of Social Work, shows practitioners how mental health care can be reimagined by emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental health with larger issues... More
BUSSW Students Learn to Advocate for Queer Immigrants & Refugees from the LGBT Asylum Task Force
In the United States, asylum seekers are often legally unable to work for up to two years after their arrival. This restriction can make an already vulnerable population dependent on limited resources, with many negative effects on their health and wellbeing. Marginalized groups, like LGBTQ+ people, are especially at risk. More