Professor Gómez Presents at International Summit on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma
Sharing innovations for treating trauma can address gaps in traditional therapy, reduce trauma’s long-term effects, and empower survivors. As part of this work, Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work shared her expertise across three invited presentations at the San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma Across the Lifespan, including […]
Professor Williams Joins “Mapping Malcolm” Co-Contributors at New York Book Launch Event
Assistant Professor Darien Alexander Williams of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) joined a dynamic group of scholars, writers and artists at a launch event for Mapping Malcolm, a new book featuring an essay by Williams that explores the legacy of Malcolm X. The launch event included a panel discussion featuring Williams, editor Najha […]
The 2024 BUSSW Alumni Association Awards Celebrates Five Community Members: Photo Gallery
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) honored five members of the school community on Saturday, September 28 at the 2024 Alumni Association Awards, held during BU Alumni Weekend at the BU Photonics Center. The event featured guest speaker Marylou Sudders (SSW’78), former Mass. secretary of Health and Human Services and chair of BUSSW’s Dean’s […]
Mena daSilva-Clark, Longtime BUSSW Administrator, “Tapped” into BU Scarlet Key Honorary Society
The Scarlet Key honorary society at BU acknowledges alumni and non-alumni for their overall excellence and dedication to Boston University. Longtime senior administrator and assistant dean of Online and Off-Campus Programs at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), Mena daSilva-Clark, will be “tapped” into the prestigious community this fall, followed by a formal induction ceremony […]
Build Community & Connect for Change: The Power of Panel Discussions & Networking
Join BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and the Greater Boston Chapter of the Association of Black Social Workers (GBABSW) for a compelling panel discussion about the importance of making connections. The panel discussion, Connections Matter, will feature special guest Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, 14th president, immediate past president, as well as Malaka Mims, […]
Professor Copeland Shares Competency-Based Antiracist Education Model at International Conference
Competency-based antiracist education (CARE) promotes equity and inclusion by identifying, analyzing, and combatting individual and systemic racism. At the recent World Conference on Education and Training (WCET), Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work introduced a CARE model tailored for higher education, continuing education, and workforce development. This adaptable model is suitable for […]
Professor Lombe & Colleagues Lead BU CTSI Knowledge-Sharing Event on How to Diversify the Research Workforce
There are clear advantages to having a diverse research workforce: it can rectify systemic inequalities by better addressing the needs and concerns of different populations, improve problem solving by integrating diverse experiences throughout the research process, and help institutions remain competitive in increasingly globalized fields. This important topic was explored at an event hosted and […]
6/18: BUSSW Field Ed Coordinator Jelisa Adair & Colleagues Speak at BU Pride Month Panel
As part of their Pride Month festivities, the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff at BU will host a panel of staff and faculty from across the University who will share their experiences “being out” at BU. Jelisa Adair, a field education coordinator at BU School of Social Work, is among the featured panelists. All […]
6/11 – 6/14: Professor López & McLaughlin Share Their Expertise at IASWG Symposium
Improving practitioners’ understanding of effective group social work is essential for creating supportive networks, empowering communities and individuals, and promoting social change. To help improve social work with groups internationally, Professor Donna McLaughlin and Luz López from BU School of Social Work will present at the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium […]
Professor Hahm & Alum Suk-hee Kim (SSW’01) Lead Panel on Social Work Education Leadership at KASWEA Spring Forum
The Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA) 2024 Spring Forum brought together two members of the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) community for a panel discussion about assuming administrative and leadership roles in social work education. Hyeouk Chris Hahm, a professor and associate dean for research at BUSSW, and alum Suk-hee Kim […]