In the Media
BU Today: BUSSW Faculty and Dean Honored with Research Awards
In a recent annual event, four faculty from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) were recognized for their outstanding research. The Recognizing Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Scholarship Reception honors BU faculty members who receive distinguished national and international awards that highlight the impact of BUSSW’s scholarly community and... More
#RaceClass: Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez Unpacks Cultural Betrayal Trauma and Healing on Podcast
In a recent podcast, Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), joined Jonathan Feingold, professor of law from BU Law School and #RaceClass host, to discuss her award-winning book, The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women and Girls. #RaceClass is a monthly podcast that explores... More
Think Global Health: BUSSW & CISWH Researchers Co-Author Policy Analysis on American Health Strategy
In a new article in Think Global Health, BU School of Social Work Research Professor Allyala K. Nandakumar, director of the Global Social Work & Public Health Lab at the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Debbie Stenoien, More
Innovate@BU Spotlights MSW Student Jamila Peguero’s Justice-Focused Innovation
Jamila Peguero (SSW’26) was recently featured by Innovate@BU for her work in the Enlight Fellowship, where she created the Care and Justice Network, a growing community for social workers focused on racial justice. A first-generation college and graduate student at BU School of Social Work, Peguero hadn’t envisioned herself building something... More
BU’s The Brink: BUSSW Dean Barbara Jones Shares Guidance on Supporting Loved Ones After a Cancer Diagnosis
A recent article from BU’s “The Brink” featured Barbara L. Jones, dean of BU’s School of Social Work and a leading expert in palliative and oncology social work, offering clear, compassionate advice on how to support someone after a cancer diagnosis. Jones reminds readers that even well-intentioned comments can unintentionally minimize... More
BU Today: BUSSW Student Maria Gorret Nampiima (STH’26, SSW’26) Tackles Textile Waste
BU Today featured Maria Gorret Nampiima (STH’26, SSW’26), a dual-degree student from BU School of Social Work and School of Theology, in a story about her innovative pilot program that transforms campus textile waste into community care. Partnering with BU Sustainability, Nampiima helped collect, launder, and donate hundreds of used bedsheets... More
U.S. News: An Opinion Piece from Professor Miller Makes Clear, “Hunger Doesn’t Pause for Politics”
An article from Professor Dan Miller at Boston University School of Social Work titled, Millions of Children and Working Americans Will Go Hungry if the Government Doesn’t Act Soon is featured in U.S. News, reminding us that the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits reveals how fragile America’s social safety net has become. Professor Miller notes, “When we talk... More
BU Alumni & Friends: Ricardo Neal (SSW ‘99) Establishes New Fund
Highlighted in the BU Alumni & Friends blog, Ricardo Neal (SSW ‘99), founder of We Will All Rise, recently established the Williams-Neal Fund for Community Change, named in honor of his family to provide field education stipends for BUSSW students facing financial hardship. Reflecting on his own time in the... More
The Courage Brief: Assoc. Prof. Gómez Challenges the Myths of Social Injustice
The Courage Brief newsletter recently featured an article from Boston University School of Social Work Assoc. Professor Jennifer Gómez, The Time Is Now: Abolishing Myths By Learning From The Ancestors. The article reminds us that injustice has deep roots, and that progress depends on intentional, collective action. In her piece, More
Boston Globe: PHD Student Megan Nizza Discusses Support for Older Victims of Financial Scams
Financial scam attempts are becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated as purveyors of fraud continue to exploit emerging technology and emotional situations. According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging survey, 75% of adults over 50 reported experiencing a scam attempt, with one in three falling victim to a scam. BU... More