Kim Hokanson Elected Co-chair of NASW’s National PACE Board of Trustees
Kim Hokanson, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), has been elected co-chair of the National Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Board of Trustees at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She also continues to serve as chair of the Massachusetts PACE Board at NASW-MA. These roles reflect her deep commitment […]
Professor Mary Collins Headlines Webinar in Foster Care and Higher Ed
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) Professor Mary Collins is the lead presenter at the National Research Collaborative for Foster Alumni and Higher Education (NRC-FAHE) webinar series, which highlights leaders in foster care and higher education with content designed for both researchers and practitioners. Dr. Collins will share findings from Post-Secondary Educational Aspirations Among […]
Dr. Okuda Shares her Philosophy on Field Education in Social Work with International Audience
Prof. Kanako Okuda from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently delivered an international presentation on evolving field education practices in social work education in the United States, hosted by the Kawasaki Branch of the Kanagawa Prefecture Association of Psychiatric Social Workers in Japan. Her presentation, “The Role and Education of Social Workers in the […]
The Network: Building a Stronger Workforce with CADER for Aging and Disabled Care
As a leader in workforce empowerment, the Center for Aging & Disability & Education & Research (CADER) is helping to reshape aging care to create lasting, systemic change. Prof. Bronwyn Keefe, director of CADER at BUSSW, is leading the effort to build a stronger, more confident workforce through strategic partnerships and collaborations with state agencies. […]
Photo Gallery: “See Me!” Book Launch Celebrates Voices of Gay & Trans Latino Men in South Texas
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) hosted a special book launch event to celebrate the publication of See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, a collaboration between BUSSW faculty member Dr. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez and photographer Nys Sanchez. Held at BU’s Howard Thurman Center on Feb. […]
Photo Gallery: “Research in Action – Economic Insecurity Across a Lifespan”
Researchers from BUSSW present critical findings on how early exposure to economic hardship during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can shape long-term economic and health outcomes.
Noor Toraif (PhD’23) Joins BUSSW as Assistant Professor of Macro Practice
Dr. Toraif is a mixed methods, community-engaged researcher whose work highlights young people’s experiences in the U.S. child welfare, juvenile, and criminal legal systems.
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.