Amy Yao (PhD’23) Awarded Horowitz Social Policy Award for Dissertation
Amy Mengni Yao, a graduating doctoral candidate at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), has received the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Award for her dissertation, “Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Urban Women, and the Effects of Policy Change during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The Horowitz Foundation supports projects with a social policy application […]
Actor Ted Danson Surprises BUSSW Ethics Class with Virtual Visit
Students in a BUSSW Ethics class got a fun surprise when well-known actor Ted Danson Zoomed into their final class to congratulate them on their upcoming graduation. Among his many roles, Danson portrayed Michael on the popular TV show The Good Place which was used throughout the class as a jumping-off point for discussing and […]
Professor Geoffrey Wilkinson Publishes Poetry Collection, “Confluence”
Geoffrey Wilkinson, clinical associate professor at BU School of Social Work, has released a collection of poetry, “Confluence,” recently published by Lost Valley Press. The project was brought into fruition during his 2021 sabbatical. Wilkinson explains, “My life in social work—as a community organizer, non-profit leader, government official, and professor—is embedded throughout these poems. Confluence […]
Professor Azzi-Lessing Co-Edits CWLA Book on Child Neglect, Inequity & Poverty
Lenette Azzi-Lessing, a professor at BU School of Social Work, is co-editor of a new book about child neglect, inequity and poverty published by the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). According to CWLA, the book is a resource for those working with children and families experiencing neglect that will help “broaden understanding of the […]
6/2: Bedford Campus Community Event & Info Session
Join the BUSSW Bedford campus for a community event featuring a free 1.5-CE workshop on the criminal justice system and a reception for alumni, current and prospective students, field partners and other members of the BUSSW Bedford community. Attendees are welcome to stay for all or part of the event and are encouraged to bring […]
Professor Melvin Delgado Retires from BUSSW, Named Professor Emeritus
Prolific social work researcher and author Melvin Delgado will retire from his role as professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) this June after more than forty years on the School’s faculty. He will be awarded the professor emeritus title upon retirement as a recognition by BU for his lifetime contributions to the […]
5/9: Older Adult Behavioral Health Conference Co-Organized by Prof. Keefe
A leading expert in older adult behavioral health and steering committee member of the MA Older Adult Behavioral Health Network, Bronwyn Keefe of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is co-organizer of an upcoming conference addressing social and mental health in older adults. The conference, “Healing in Community: Promoting Social Connection and Mental Wellbeing among […]
Professor Augsberger Receives NIH Funding to Expand Project IMPACT
Astraea Augsberger, a faculty member at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), has received new grant funding from the National Institutes of Health to fund the expansion of Project IMPACT, a preventative service program for parents with intellectual disabilities. The grant will fund a study examining Project IMPACT’s effectiveness at reducing foster care placement for […]
BUSSW Community Shares Expertise at 2023 NASW-MA Symposium
Faculty and alumni of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise with social work practitioners and researchers across Massachusetts at the National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter’s (NASW-MA) annual conference, held on April 27-28, 2023. Following the theme, “Social Workers Persist: Global Problems Demand Local Solutions,” BUSSW community members will […]
Professor Spencer Joins Rep. Ayanna Pressley at Big Sister Roundtable Event
Professor Renée Spencer of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) participated in a recent roundtable discussion to celebrate new funding secured by Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the Big Sister Association (BSA) of Greater Boston. The discussion focused on how the funding will provide much needed support for Big Sister’s one-on-one mentorship and enrichment programs. […]