The Sewers of Paris Podcast: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Explores Drag, Queer Identity, and Community Care Podcast Interview
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work recently appeared on The Sewers of Paris podcast to discuss his book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, which shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas. On the […]
Commencement for BUSSW Student Marks the Beginning of Much More than a Career
Andrew Stringer sat in his cap and gown at BU’s Walter Brown Arena this past May. He felt nervous. In a few minutes, he’d walk across the stage and accept his Master of Social Work diploma. But that was not his main concern. He felt in his pocket for the painted shell. It was still […]
Dean Barbara Jones Elected to SCoAR Executive Board
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Dean Barbara Jones, a national social work leader and one of the nation’s leading scholars in psychosocial oncology and palliative care, has been elected to serve as member-at-large on the executive board of the Social Work Collective to Advance Research (SCoAR). SCoAR, formerly […]
BUSSW Student Jamila Peguero Named 2025 Enlight Fellow
Jamila Peguero (MSW’26), a student at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is one of ten students selected for the prestigious 2025 Enlight Fellowship from Innovate@BU. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for BU students to gain nonprofit experience and build entrepreneurial skills while pursuing social impact work over the summer. Each Enlight Fellow receives […]
Rick Cresta Promoted to Senior Lecturer
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) proudly announces the promotion of Rick Cresta, LICSW, MSW, MPH, to the rank of senior lecturer. A dedicated educator, practitioner, and advocate, Cresta has made a lasting impact on the school and the field through his decades-long commitment to justice-involved youth and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. With extensive experience […]
Graduating BUSSW Students Receive 2025 Commencement Awards & Scholarships
Thirteen graduating students from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been selected for the school’s 2025 student commencement awards and scholarships. The winners were chosen from a large pool of nominations submitted by BUSSW faculty, staff, administrators, and field supervisors. The 2025 commencement award winners are: Jenny Zhang wins the Saul and […]
Professor Judith Scott Elected Treasurer of SRCD Black Caucus
BU School of Social Work proudly announces that Professor Judith Scott has been elected Treasurer of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Black Caucus for the 2025–2027 term. Her appointment began at the recent SRCD Biennial Meeting held in Minneapolis. Founded in 1973, the SRCD Black Caucus is a multidisciplinary organization committed to […]
Brittany Debarros (MSW’26) Awarded Prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Brittany Debarros (SSW’26) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship. Awarded annually to a current masters or professional student at Boston University, the fellowship honors the legacy of civil rights leader Whitney M. Young, Jr., whose groundbreaking […]
Dr. Jordana Muroff Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Jordana Muroff to professor. A dedicated researcher-clinician, Muroff’s work focuses on developing evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions. She achieves this through strong community collaborations and technology innovation, with an emphasis on making services more accessible, engaging, and culturally and linguistically […]
Dr. Dan Miller Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
BU School of Social Work is thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel P. Miller has been promoted to professor. Miller is a dedicated scholar committed to advancing the well-being of children and families through impactful social policy research. He focuses on investigating the relationships between policies and the health, economic, and social welfare of children […]