Professor Mendez Campos Love Selected for National Health Disparities Research Institute
Scholars in the program are pushed to think beyond a single field, drawing on epidemiology, social work, economics, and clinical practice to design their research.
Professor Jacobson López Nominated for BU Supervisor of the Year
For the second year in a row, Professor Jacobson López’s mentorship earned him a nomination for Boston University’s Supervisor of the Year award.
Dr. Hokanson Champions Political Social Work at NASW PACE’s 50th Anniversary
The anniversary celebration honored five decades of progress in social justice through political engagement, while looking ahead to the work still needed.
Dr. Kanako Okuda Appointed to CSWE Council on Field Education
Dr. Okuda is a nationally recognized leader in practicum and field education, with a career that bridges classroom learning, direct practice and community impact.
Two BUSSW Students Named 2026 Rappaport Public Policy Fellows
From group homes to reentry programs, two BUSSW students are digging into some of Massachusetts’ most pressing child welfare and criminal justice challenges.
Nevada County, CA: BUSSW Alumnus Named Public Health Director
Toby Guevin (SSW ’08) has spent seven years creating positive change in Nevada County. Now he’s leading the department he helped shape.
A Course Built to Last: Lyndsey McMahan Earns National Recognition for Innovative Online Design
McMahan, working with Matthew King, an instructional designer with BU Virtual, received the 2026 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award for course MP783.
BUSSW Commencement 2026: Photo Gallery & Recap
On May 14, 2026, BUSSW celebrated its newest class of MSW and PhD graduates at Walter Brown Arena.
Professor Nuh Chosen for Prestigious Fellowship to Study How Black Muslim Communities Shaped America’s Cities
Out of 1,000+ applicants, Williams was chosen to join scholars from across the humanities and social sciences for a ten-week residency at the Camargo Foundation.
Research Professor Pamela Joshi Inducted into the National Academy of Social Insurance
Joshi’s work focuses on family policies, including child care, paid family and medical leave, and the social safety net, that drive health and well-being outcomes.