MassLive: Student Kris Berg (MSW, MPH’27) Recognized for LGBTQ+ Activism
As part of MassLive’s profile series on LGBTQ+ leaders, BU School of Social Work student Kris Berg (MSW, MPH’27) was nominated by readers for Berg’s accomplishments and impact on the community. A member of BU’s LGBTQIA+ Task Force that recently established the University’s first LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, Berg encourages other activists to reflect on […]
American Psychosocial Oncology Society Honors Dean Barbara Jones for Excellence in Research Mentorship
The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) awarded its prestigious Ruth McCorkle Excellence in Research Mentorship Award to Barbara L. Jones, PhD, FAOSW, dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW). The award honors a society or community member in the psychosocial oncology field who has demonstrated longstanding commitment to to making a significant positive […]
The Betty J. Ruth & Ken Schulman Scholarship Fund Is Now Permanently Endowed to Support Social Work Students
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that the Betty J. Ruth and Ken Schulman Scholarship Fund has been permanently endowed after reaching the university’s $100,000 minimum requirement in donations. The fund provides scholarships to MSW students demonstrating financial need, expanding graduate degree access to those who otherwise may not be able […]
Professor Augsberger Named Director of Community Engagement at BU Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Professor Astraea Augsberger of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) has been selected as the new director of community engagement for the BU Clinical & Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI). She will lead the Institute’s community engagement team in developing an institutional structure that centers community priorities in the research process and advances health […]
Professor Gómez Elected to Board of Directors for The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work has been elected to The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) board of directors. The ISSTD is a professional association dedicated to increasing education and resources on the effects of trauma and dissociation. The ISSTD offers training opportunities, professional training courses, […]
Professor Augsberger Selected as 2024 Fellow for The Society for Social Work and Research
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) selected Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty member Astraea Augsberger, PhD, as a 2024 SSWR Fellow – a distinguished honor recognizing outstanding service and scholarship in social work research. Her selection acknowledges her commitment to SSWR’s mission of creating a more equitable society and her […]
Professor Hahm Elected Vice President of the Society for Social Work & Research
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) has elected Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) as their new vice president. As a non‐profit professional organization, SSWR supports researchers, faculty, professionals, and students in social work and related fields. “I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity,” says Hahm. “SSWR has […]
UNC: Lisa de Saxe Zerden (SSW’09) Named Editor in Chief of NASW Journal “Social Work”
BU School of Social Work alum Lisa de Saxe Zerden (PhD’09) has been named editor in chief of Social Work, the official journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Zerden is also an associate professor at University of North Carolina School of Social Work, specializing in behavioral health workforce development and substance use […]
Professor Jacobson López Joins Taskforce Combating Gender-Based Violence
Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work, an expert in addressing sexual violence against marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people of color, was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Task Force at San Diego State University (SDSU) by University President Dr. Adela de la Torre. The taskforce was created to provide recommendations […]
Program Co-Director Claudio Martinez & Local Journalist Awarded Funding for News Outlet Serving Communities of Color
Claudio Martinez, a program co-director at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is teaming up with journalist Yawu Miller to develop a news outlet that fills a critical information gap for communities of color in the Greater Boston area. Their outlet will focus on community issues including politics, public policy, community development and race, as […]