Professor Darien Williams Co-Authors Historic Amicus Brief Defending Inclusive Education on Behalf of LGBTQ+ Muslims
Darien Alexander Williams, PhD, an assistant professor of macro practice at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), co-authored a historic amicus brief for the U.S. Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor that addresses whether public schools infringe upon parents’ religious freedoms by utilizing LGBTQ+ inclusive materials without opt-out provisions. The brief was filed by […]
Int’l Trauma & Dissociation Conference, Co-Sponsored by BUSSW, Features Professor Gómez & Mendez, Dean Jones, and BUSSW Trauma Specialization
The 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD), co-sponsored by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), showcased the leading role of BUSSW faculty and programming in trauma-related research and practice. Professor Jennifer M. Gómez – who led a pre-conference workshop, paper session, and luncheon – received Honorable Mention […]
BUSSW Commencement 2025: Photo Gallery & Recap
Graduating students from the online, off-campus and hybrid programs, along with PhD students, joined their Charles River classmates at the campus for the big event.
Photo Gallery: Hubie Jones Lecture 2025 with Michael Curry, Esq.
At this year’s Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, delivered a powerful presentation on the enduring inequities in health care—both locally and nationally. Speaking to an engaged audience, Curry traced the historical roots of these disparities, outlined Massachusetts’ efforts to close […]
Professor Christina Lee Wins Prestigious Award for Pioneering Alcohol Research
Dr. Christina Lee, associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), has been awarded the prestigious Dora Goldstein Diversity in the Sciences Award by the Research Society of Alcohol. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence and creativity in alcohol research, and a commitment to diversity and mentoring throughout their career. […]
Professor Williams Joins BU Initiative on Cities’ 2025 Public Impact Scholars Cohort
Dr. Darien Alexander Williams, assistant professor of macro practice at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), was selected to join 20 other cutting-edge BU researchers as the 2025 cohort of BU Initiative on Cities’ Public Impact Scholars program. Hailing from six colleges and 13 departments across the university, Williams and his cohort will participate […]
Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez Wins 2025 BUSSW Excellence in Teaching Award
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award. This annual honor celebrates faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and advancement of the school’s mission. The Excellence in Teaching award recipient is nominated by […]
WCAI: Professor Gianino Talks About Secrecy in Romantic Relationships on ‘The Point’
Mark Gianino, PhD, LICSW, a clinical associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), shared his expertise on the impact of secrets in romantic relationships on the WCAI radio program “The Point.” Hosted by Mindy Todd, Professor Gianino and fellow guests Jenny Putnam, Marc Whaley, Jonathan Schwartz had a profound and wide-ranging discussion […]
Dr. Jordana Muroff Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Jordana Muroff to professor. A dedicated researcher-clinician, Muroff’s work focuses on developing evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions. She achieves this through strong community collaborations and technology innovation, with an emphasis on making services more accessible, engaging, and culturally and linguistically […]
Dr. Dan Miller Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
BU School of Social Work is thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel P. Miller has been promoted to professor. Miller is a dedicated scholar committed to advancing the well-being of children and families through impactful social policy research. He focuses on investigating the relationships between policies and the health, economic, and social welfare of children […]