BUSSW Commencement 2019: Photos & Video
Graduates and guests traveled from far and wide to attend our commencement ceremonies for the BUSSW Class of 2019. Photo Highlights Photography by Katherine Taylor Video Recording
‘Model Minority’ Panel Brings Hahm to State House
Associate Professor Dr. Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm participates in a first-of-its-kind panel discussion on the “model minority” myth at the Massachusetts State House this week. The event, hosted by the House Asian Caucus and State Representative Tackey Chan, will address the effects and perpetuation of the “model minority” myth and outline strategies for combatting the stereotype. Dr. […]
Hahm Presents Keynote Speech on Well-Being of Asian-American Youth
BUSSW Associate Professor Dr. Hyeouk Hahm is the keynote speaker at the Newton, Mass. community event, “Asian-American Youth Social & Emotional Well-being: Doing Well, Feeling Well, Growing Well.” Hahm’s speech will precede a panel discussion featuring Dr. Cindy Liu of Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School; Michele Leong, English teacher at Newton North […]
Social Work in Action: BU & Worcester Examine the Opioid Crisis
May 15, 2019 BUSSW’s “Social Work in Action” event brought local leaders and community members together to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis and learn more about our new Worcester Hybrid MSW Program. Get the full event recap from Telegram & Gazette here, and see photos from the event below. […]
SRA Blog: Racial Disparities in School Discipline are Growing
In a blog post for Society for Research on Adolescence, BUSSW doctoral student Kendall Johnson calls on schools and parents to stop the criminalization of Black students. April 2, 2019 | By Kendall Johnson The following text is an excerpt. A study conducted by David Ramey of Penn State University and published in the Sociology of […]
BU Launches Worcester Program, Focuses Social Work Lens on Opioid Crisis (Telegram & Gazette)
BUSSW partners with community leaders to bring the School of Social Work to Worcester, Telegram & Gazette reports. May 13, 2019 | By Susan Spencer, Telegram & Gazette staff Tackling the opioid crisis involves more than ramping up public safety, medical intervention, rehabilitation and education efforts, according to a panel of health and community […]
Sprague Martinez Brings Community Organizing Expertise to Discussion on Asian Women’s Health
BU School of Social Work assistant professor Linda Sprague Martinez is joining this year’s State of Asian Women’s Health Conference, an annual event organized by Asian Women for Health (AWFH). Sprague Martinez will participate in a panel discussion with local leaders and researchers on how to use small population data to inform program implementation and […]
BUSSW Graduates Largest PhD Class to Date
April 19, 2019 This May, seven doctoral candidates will graduate from the BUSSW PhD program, a highly individualized curriculum offering hands-on research, teaching experience and rigorous coursework, designed to prepare the next generation of social work and social welfare scholars and leaders. Program Director Ellen DeVoe stated, “We are extremely excited to announce our largest […]
Boston.com: Stefanie Acierno Ran the 2017 Boston Marathon. Now She’s Hooked.
“Belief runner” Stefanie Acierno (SSW ’01) brings the social work spirit to Marathon Monday. April 4, 2019 | By Isabel Owens, Boston.com In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston on April 15, 2019. Name: Stefanie Acierno Age: 43 From: Brookline, Massachusetts Bib #: 25513 I […]
Professor Collins Shares Expertise at First Care-Leaving Conference in Africa
April 17, 2019 Care-leaving, a term for the transition out of foster or residential care, is a growing topic of social work scholarship in Africa. In Johannesburg, South Africa, BUSSW Professor Mary Collins recently joined several scholars for a three-day workshop and conference where Collins shared her expertise on youth aging out of foster care. […]