The relationship to different geographies – and migration between them – is an essential component of Black history and culture in the United States. In an article published in Southern Cultures, Darien Alexander Williams, assistant professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), explores how Black Americans used newspaper networks and political art to reorient these geographies […]
Hoarding disorder is a serious behavioral issue that affects millions of individuals. However, it wasn’t well understood until the 1990s when researchers including Gail Steketee, the former dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), led systematic studies that dispelled early conceptions of the condition. Since then, research on hoarding has grown significantly thanks […]
A large body of research shows opportunities to engage in the workforce are essential for young people and their communities. The youth workforce development field serves this need, connecting young people with job training, employment, and more. In two recently published articles, researchers at Boston University examined how these systems are address racial inequities and […]
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is conducting a national search for two positions in macro social work: an associate professor with tenure, and a non-tenure track clinical assistant professor. We invite persons with a strong commitment to justice-based practice, scholarship, and teaching in macro social work to apply to join our faculty in […]