Category: Achievements

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BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2026 Annual Conference

Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2026 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference held in Washington, DC from January 15-18, 2026.   BUSSW faculty, students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, disseminating new findings […]

Three BUSSW research award winners at reception.

BU Today: BUSSW Faculty and Dean Honored with Research Awards

In a recent annual event, four faculty from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) were recognized for their outstanding research.   The Recognizing Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Scholarship Reception honors BU faculty members who receive distinguished national and international awards that highlight the impact of BUSSW’s scholarly community and the University’s commitment to […]

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Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Named to CSWE MFP Fellowship Board

Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), was recently appointed to the Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Board (CSWE MFP).   MFP Advisory Board members play a key role in supporting the CSWE mission to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for populations experiencing – or at risk for – mental health and substance use disorders in public and […]