BUSSW Partners with YouthBuild USA to Improve Staff Training Across Global Network
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is partnering with YouthBuild USA on a three-year research project led by two BUSSW faculty members: lecturer Antoinette Delmonico (PhD’13), vice president of impact and learning at YouthBuild USA, and Renée Spencer, professor and department chair. YouthBuild USA serves “opportunity youth” (young adults who aren’t in school or […]
New Research by Professor Gonyea Shows How Food Insecurity & Loneliness Affect Aging Populations
For vulnerable aging minorities, social determinants of health such as loneliness can strongly affect one’s quality of life. Professor Judith Gonyea’s recent research into the relationship between loneliness and food insecurity may identify ways we can improve both physical and emotional health in later life. The study, “Food Insecurity and Loneliness Amongst Older Urban Subsidized […]
10/17: Professor Belkin Martinez Joins Activism in Academia Faculty Panel
Clinical Professor Dawn Belkin Martinez, PhD, of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) joins a panel of BU faculty at the College of Arts & Sciences’ in-person Activism in Academia event. Panelists will share their approaches to integrating activism into their academic work and answer questions about how to be an activist from within […]
10/20-21: Professor Lee and Student Researchers Present at NIH Conference
Professor Christina Lee is joined by research assistants Melanie Morris, PhD candidate, and Victoria Lopez, BS, for a presentation on Latinas and Alcohol Use at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) virtual conference, “2022 National Conference on Alcohol and Other Substance Use in Women and Girls: Advances in Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.” National experts will […]
Professor Belkin Martinez and Sprague Martinez Partner with Community Agencies to Reimagine Responses to Mental Health Crises
As police across the country bring social workers into their day-to-day work, many groups believe that effort isn’t enough. Professor Dawn Belkin Martinez and Linda Sprague Martinez, faculty members at the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), are supporting a community-led project to replace police involvement in mental health crises. The City of Boston […]
Professor Sprague Martinez Awarded Grant to Improve Language Diversity in Clinical Trials
Even though many patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) can be helped through clinical trials, they are often excluded due to a lack of diverse research teams that are able to effectively engage with them. This gap in trial representation translates to a gap in treatment. Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) Professor Linda […]
Dr. Phillipe Copeland Promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Boston University School of Social Work is pleased to announce that Dr. Phillipe Copeland has been promoted to clinical associate professor. This advancement is indicative of Copleand’s outstanding skills in teaching and research, which is inspiring a new generation of social workers. As an expert on racial justice, Copeland’s research has addressed the Black Lives […]
Dr. Dawn Belkin Martinez Promoted to Full Clinical Professor
Dr. Dawn Belkin Martinez has been promoted to full clinical professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW). Like all clinical professors, Belkin Martinez underwent a rigorous review process that showed her excellence as a teacher, scholar, and leader. Belkin Martinez has dedicated her time at the School to researching the impact of racial capitalism […]
The Brink: Professor Lee’s Work Illustrates How Substance Use Treatment is a Social Justice Issue
Professor Christina Lee has investigated the connection between stigma, racism, mental health, and alcohol misuse for the past two decades. For too long, the dialogue around immigrant mental health and alcohol use has undervalued the role that structural factors play. In an interview with The Brink, she highlights how substance use treatment is a social justice issue. […]
WalletHub: Professor Lombe on How States Can Support Underprivileged Children
In an article evaluating the best and worst states for underprivileged children in 2022, WalletHub interviews Margaret Lombe, PhD, an associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), to help answer critical questions about barriers and opportunities for reducing inequalities among children. Excerpted from “2022’s States with the Most Underprivileged Children” by Adam […]