Associate Dean Judith Gonyea and Alumna Marylou Sudders SSW’78 Inducted into American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare
Judith Gonyea, professor and associate dean for faculty affairs at BUSSW, and Marylou Sudders (SSW’78), secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS), were recently inducted as Fellows into The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW), joining a prestigious group of social work scholars and practitioners. The awards […]
Professor Spencer Delivers Keynote at Netherlands Mentoring Conference
Professor Renée Spencer shared her presentation, Mentoring in the Real World: How Social Ecologies Influence Mentor-Youth Relationships, as a keynote address at the Mentoring Short Course Conference, hosted by the European Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, October 7-8. The conference connects state-of-the-art research results and mentoring practices with this year’s theme of innovations […]
Tel Aviv Officials Seek Out BUSSW Faculty for Expertise on Homelessness and Substance Use
A global social work perspective Delegates from Israel working on behalf of the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality recently met with BUSSW faculty to learn about effective program models and intervention strategies for addressing homelessness and addiction in urban areas. The delegates are currently working on an initiative that will address a growing reality of substance use […]
University of NY-Buffalo Honors López with Distinguished MSW Alumni Award
BUSSW clinical professor Luz Marilis López recently received the 2019 State University of New York at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) Distinguished Master of Social Work Alumni Award for her exemplary work in the field. The award, established in 1977, honors an outstanding UBSSW alumna who has made noteworthy contributions to social work practice […]
Dr. Christina Lee Brings Expertise in Intervention Science, Addiction Psychology, and Health Disparities Research to BUSSW
Christina Lee, PhD, a licensed psychologist, has been appointed associate professor with tenure at BUSSW, effective August 1, 2019. Dr. Lee’s pioneering research on immigrant health and the reduction of risky behaviors by tailoring evidence-based interventions is advancing the science of treating substance use disorders and improving mental health outcomes for culturally diverse populations. Her […]
BUSSW Seeking Applications for Tenured Associate Professor Position With Focus on Community Violence Prevention and Intervention
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is seeking applications from mid-career academics for a Tenured Associate Professor Position beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated commitment to research, scholarship, and teaching in the field of community violence prevention and intervention in the U.S. and/or globally. BUSSW believes that the […]
Sprague Martinez Brings Community Organizing Expertise to Discussion on Asian Women’s Health
BU School of Social Work assistant professor Linda Sprague Martinez is joining this year’s State of Asian Women’s Health Conference, an annual event organized by Asian Women for Health (AWFH). Sprague Martinez will participate in a panel discussion with local leaders and researchers on how to use small population data to inform program implementation and […]
Cape Cod MSW Program Launches New Workshop for Field and Career Education
BUSSW’s Cape Cod MSW Program co-hosted an innovative day-long workshop recently with Cape Cod Community College to prepare students for the field by focusing on topical areas of interest not typically part of the course curriculum. The community effort included presenters from local organizations, who volunteered their time, and was open to associate, bachelor, and […]
BUSSW Researchers Make the Case for Involving Race and Religion in Child Welfare Policy and Practice
An intersectional analysis of America’s child welfare system is raising new questions about how race and religion have been ignored and used problematically throughout history and contemporary practice. The analysis, conducted by two BU School of Social Work researchers, focused on the experiences of Black and Christian foster care youths, who as a group face […]
Professor Collins Shares Expertise at First Care-Leaving Conference in Africa
April 17, 2019 Care-leaving, a term for the transition out of foster or residential care, is a growing topic of social work scholarship in Africa. In Johannesburg, South Africa, BUSSW Professor Mary Collins recently joined several scholars for a three-day workshop and conference where Collins shared her expertise on youth aging out of foster care. […]