Dr. Christina S. Lee Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
Dr. Lee’s work focuses on addiction treatment for marginalized populations by addressing social and environmental stressors such as stigma, discrimination, and racism.
BUSSW Professor Copeland Explains How the Horror Genre is a Lens for Analyzing Power and Injustice
Professor Phillipe Copeland’s work helps illustrate different responses to oppression and highlights the importance of actively confronting unjust systems.
Professor Lombe Launches Beyond Borders Journal
This peer-reviewed journal showcases real-world impact and strengthens approaches to social welfare worldwide.
YouthBuild Global: BUSSW Research Shows How Caring Relationships Transform Opportunity for Young People
BUSSW’s Renée Spencer, PhD, co-led a landmark study with YouthBuild Global showing how caring, supportive relationships can transform the lives of young people.
NASW Social Work Talks: BUSSW Post Doc Fellow Arden O’Donnell Shares Palliative Care Expertise
Drawing on over a decade of experience in palliative care social work, Dr. O’Donnell shares how social workers help patients and families navigate medical decisions while honoring dignity, values, and autonomy.
Professor Gómez Shares Expertise and Career Trajectory at Intersectionality Training Institute
This research advances a deeper understanding of how intersectional harm affects marginalized communities and inspires new pathways for research, practice, and social change.
BU Today: BUSSW Faculty and Dean Honored with Research Awards
The Recognizing Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Scholarship Reception at BU honors faculty members who receive distinguished national and international awards.
BUSSW Lecturer Cristina Brinkerhoff Testifies on Behalf of the Safe Communities Act
With her testimony, Brinkerhoff is helping to shape state policy by offering expert insight to lawmakers.
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Named to CSWE MFP Fellowship Board
BUSSW professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez will mentor and support social work students from minoritized populations as a newly elected advisor on the CSWE MFP board.
BUSSW Researchers Lead Global HIV-Stigma Study
Professor Margaret Lombe and Assistant Dean of Teaching & Innovation, Lyndsey McMahan, identify factors contributing to HIV-stigma.