Robert D. Eschmann is completing his PhD at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Eschmann’s research focuses on social media and youth development, urban education reform, the geography of poverty, and adolescent experiences with violence, prejudice, and discrimination. His current work utilizes a sample of high achieving African American males in a […]
In solidarity with those who may be affected by actions that are inconsistent with our social work values, our Code of Ethics, and the standards of our profession, BU School of Social Work community members are leading the charge for social justice. Following our NASW Code of Ethics, our community has and can continue to “engage in […]
On December 12, 2016, friends, family, faculty, alumni, and members of the BUSSW community gathered to celebrate eight special students as they graduated from the BRIDGE Program. Recognizing that while immigrants and refugees make numerous contributions to the larger society, they often face significant challenges ranging from language and educational barriers to trauma and multiple […]
Immersion training model will equip faculty and students nationwide with vital empirically-supported alcohol and drug treatment methods The Boston University School of Social Work Center for Addictions Research and Services (CARS) professors Dr. Lena Lundgren (Center director) and Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright have received a new National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) R25 Grant. Responding to […]