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 […]
Professor Dolores Acevedo-Garcia Named Faculty Fellow of BU Computing & Data Sciences
Dr. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and director of its Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD), has been named a fellow of Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). In a recent press release, CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros said, “We are honored to […]
Medium: Professor Copeland on How “Rage Virus” is Infecting US Politics
In a new article published on Medium, BU School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Phillipe Copeland draws a parallel between the fictional “rage virus” in 28 Days Later and the real-world escalation of political violence in the U.S. today. Highlighting examples from the past and present, he explores the need for collective action to […]
Professor Dolores Acevedo-Garcia Named Faculty Fellow of BU Computing & Data Sciences
Dr. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and director of its Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD), has been named a fellow of Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). In a recent press release, CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros said, “We are honored to […]
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. […]
Professor Collins Discusses Opportunities for Faith Communities to Act on Migration at Woolf Institute Conference
Dr. Mary E. Collins, a professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), recently discussed faith communities’ role in advancing compassion at a talk presented at the Woolf Institute 2025 Conference at the University of Cambridge in England. The conference engaged interdisciplinary and inter-faith scholars to address questions of faith in a world of […]
3 BUSSW Faculty Awarded Small Research Grants
Three faculty from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been awarded small research grants to investigate critical social issues affecting marginalized communities. The funding is part of the school’s small grants program, an initiative launched by Prof. Ellen Devoe in 2022 and supported by then Dean Jorge Delva, to provide direct financial support […]