The Daily Free Press: Professor Paris to Lead New BU Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being
Boston University student newspaper The Daily Free Press announces BU School of Social Work associate professor Ruth Paris’s appointment as the inaugural director of the new BU Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being. Chair of the Clinical Practice Department at BUSSW, Ruth Paris is recognized for her expertise in trauma and infant and early childhood mental […]
Professor Belkin Martinez & Alums Meshesha & Takinami Present “Radical Mental Health” at Int’l Social Work Conference
On March 26-27, the Social Work Action Network International’s (SWAN-I) held a free, virtual conference featuring BUSSW clinical associate professor Dawn Belkin Martinez and alums Emy Takinami (SSW’20) and Mahlet Meshesha (SSW’19) presenting “Radical Mental Health: The Liberation Health Model of Social Work Practice.” The conference, “Another World is Possible: Radical Social Work Now,” included […]
The Washington Post: Professor Sprague Martinez in “Covid-19 Proves Especially Lethal to Younger Latinos”
In an article published by The Washington Post, BU School of Social associate professor Linda Sprague Martinez explains why community health organizations have been a lifeline for Latino communities ravaged by Covid-19. Excerpted from “Death in the prime of life: Covid-19 proves especially lethal to younger Latinos” (The Washington Post) by Akila Johnson: A medical […]
Professor Hahm Speaks at Newton Asian Community Vigil for Victims of Atlanta Shooting
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm speaks out about anti-Asian racism at a vigil held on March 21st in Newton, Mass. for the victims of the mass shootings in Atlanta, Ga. Addressing recent and historical violence against Asian Americans, Hahm says, “We can no longer afford to be silent. We […]
3/26: “Invisible No More: Asian American Responses to Atlanta” with Profs. Ha & Hahm
Join Boston University professors Yoonsook Ha (School of Social Work), Hyeouk Chris Hahm (School of Social Work), Choi Hee An (School of Theology), Takeo Rivera (College of Arts & Sciences), and Kính T. Vũ (College of Fine Arts) for a response to the March 16 killings in Atlanta and the recent escalation of anti-Asian violence […]
Doctoral Student Receives Federal Grant for Research Aimed at Improving Child Care Services for Families Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
BUSSW doctoral student Juliann Nicholson has received a prestigious two-year Child Care Policy Research Scholar grant from the Administration of Children and Families’ Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation for her dissertation study focused on bolstering support for mothers and children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). Working with Associate Professor Yoonsook Ha as her […]
Boston 25 News: Emy Takinami (SSW’20) Advocates for Student Loan Forgiveness with Zero Debt Massachusetts
Emy Takinami, a recent graduate of BU’s MSW/EdM dual degree program, makes a case for student loan forgiveness on Boston 25 News. Excerpted from “Debt forgiveness? How Mass. leaders feel about the student loan burden” by Bob Dumas, Boston 25 News: As a first-generation college student, [Emy Takinami] had to take out loans to go […]
The Network: Professor Keefe to Join American Geriatrics Society’s Initiative Addressing Structural Racism and Ageism
Research assistant professor Bronwyn Keefe, director of The Network for Professional Education and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER) was invited to the American Geriatrics Society’s new initiative created to eliminate racism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination in the aging health community. Excerpt from “American Geriatrics Society Taps Professor Keefe […]
A Chat with Breanne MacFarland (MDiv/MSW ’22)
Breanne MacFarland, a third-year student in the Social Work & Theology Dual Degree Program, explains why she chose BU and what it means to her to serve as the graduate student representative on the Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing with BU’s Board of Trustees. Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you’re […]
Dual Degrees, Specializations and the Macro Minor
Hi! My name is Kendall and I am a current BU MSW student majoring in Macro Social Work and specializing in Trauma and Violence. BUSSW offers a variety of ways for students to customize their education to fit their professional interests. With dual degree programs, specializations, and a Macro minor, there are many options for […]