Category: Faculty

Headshot Kanako Okuda

Dr. Okuda Shares her Philosophy on Field/Practicum Education in Social Work with International Audience

Prof. Kanako Okuda from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently delivered an international presentation on evolving field/practicum education practices in social work education in the United States, hosted by the Kawasaki Branch of the Kanagawa Prefecture Association of Psychiatric Social Workers in Japan. Her presentation, “The Role and Education of Social Workers in the […]

Photo of Professor Bronwyn Keefe

The Network: Building a Stronger Workforce for Aging and Disabled Care with CADER

As a leader in workforce empowerment, the Center for Aging & Disability & Education & Research (CADER) is helping to reshape aging care to create lasting, systemic change. Prof. Bronwyn Keefe, director of CADER at BUSSW, is leading the effort to build a stronger, more confident workforce through strategic partnerships and collaborations with state agencies. […]

Phillipe Copeland

Medium: Prof. Copeland on How “Rage Virus” is Infecting US Politics

In a new article published on Medium, BU School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Phillipe Copeland draws a parallel between the fictional “rage virus” in 28 Days Later and the real-world escalation of political violence in the U.S. today. Highlighting examples from the past and present, he explores the need for collective action to […]