Category: Social Policy and Poverty

New York Times: Prof. Acevedo-Garcia Explains How New GOP Bill Harms Children with Immigrant Relatives

The Trump administration is pushing sweeping policy changes to restrict undocumented immigrants and some legal immigrants from accessing federal benefits like housing, food stamps, Medicaid, and the Child Tax Credit. While officials say the goal is to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds, critics argue the measures will disproportionately harm U.S. citizen children in mixed-status families […]

Photo from 2025 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health

Photo Gallery: Hubie Jones Lecture 2025 with Michael Curry, Esq.

At this year’s Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, delivered a powerful presentation on the enduring inequities in health care—both locally and nationally. Speaking to an engaged audience, Curry traced the historical roots of these disparities, outlined Massachusetts’ efforts to close […]

Headshot of Rick Cresta

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 […]

Prof. Judith Gonyea

New Report by Prof. Gonyea Explores How Age Affects Voting in the U.S.

Generational divisions in politics continue to drive campaigns, voting policies and research, but are often misunderstood. In fact, many assumptions about the voting patterns of different age demographics are often based on outdated information as one generation passes on and another takes its place. To combat these issues, a new report by Prof. Judith Gonyea […]