Professor Dolores Acevedo-Garcia Named Faculty Fellow of BU Computing & Data Sciences
Dr. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and director of its Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD), has been named a fellow of Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). In a recent press release, CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros said, “We are honored to […]
Research by Professor Hahm Featured in Editor’s Choice Collection, LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Asian American sexual-minority women are often overlooked in both LGBTQ+ and Asian American health studies, leading to a gap in understanding their unique needs. To help address this issue, Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work led a study exploring mental health care access and unmet health care needs among Asian American […]
CNN: Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Shares Expertise on Trans Immigrant Risk Factors from Trump Policies
Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for CNN, Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]
StoryCorps Podcast: Professor Aronoff, Davis, & Haslam Straughan Discuss Their Careers & the Role of Social Justice in Education
Professor Nina Aronoff, Ashley Davis, and Hope Haslam Straughan from BU School of Social Work discuss their motivations for entering the social work field, their multigenerational friendship, and how they navigate teaching racism as white women in an episode of the podcast, StoryCorps. By sharing their unique journeys, they offer insights into how white social […]
3 BUSSW Faculty Awarded Small Research Grants
Three faculty from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been awarded small research grants to investigate critical social issues affecting marginalized communities. The funding is part of the school’s small grants program, an initiative launched by Prof. Ellen Devoe in 2022 and supported by then Dean Jorge Delva, to provide direct financial support […]
USA Today: Professor Jacobson López Shares Expertise on Impending Supreme Court Case Determining Access to Preventative HIV Care
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Becerra v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that employers provide health insurance coverage for preventive services, including HIV-prevention drugs like PrEP. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it could allow employers to deny coverage for preventative medication based […]
3/3: Research in Action at BUSSW – Economic Insecurity Across a Lifetime
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to present Research in Action: Economic Insecurity Across a Lifetime, a compelling presentation of lightning talks from six BUSSW researchers who will present critical findings that explore policy solutions aimed at breaking cycles of economic insecurity. Event Date & Location March 3, 2025 5:30-6:45 pm (EST) l […]
Against the Current: Professor Gómez’s Book on Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory Receives Glowing Review
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez’s book, “The Cultural Betrayal Trauma of Black Women and Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse,” highlights the compounded trauma Black women experience when sexual violence is perpetrated within their own communities, as it breaches both personal trust and shared cultural bonds. A recent review of her book […]
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 development, a critical need for […]
Miami Herald: Research by Professor 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 Professor Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work that […]