Yale Awards Funding to Professor Jacobson López for Pilot Project at its Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS
Dr. Daniel Jacobson López, assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), received a pilot award from Yale University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA) to conduct new research that will improve medical care for Black men who have experienced sexual assault. The project is focused on identifying the medical concerns of […]
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Publishes Stories of Gay & Trans Men in South Texas in New Book, “See Me!”
Assistant Professor Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas in his new book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas. Using a combination of written personal accounts and […]
BU Today: Professor DeVoe Discusses Trauma & Healing for Survivors of LA Wildfires
In an interview with BU Today, Professor Ellen DeVoe of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) draws from her extensive expertise as a trauma researcher to explain the psychological impact of the Los Angeles wildfires and what survivors will need to heal. Excerpt from “Trauma from Los Angeles Fires Will Take a Village to […]
1/29: BUSSW Faculty Explore Impact of Social Policies Throughout Lifetime at Research on Tap
Four faculty members from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise at a panel event on the impact of social policies throughout a person’s lifetime. Produced by BU’s Office of Research as part of its Research on Tap series, “How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age,” brings […]
Renowned Researcher Dr. Acevedo-Garcia and Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Join BU School of Social Work
Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, PhD, MPA-URP, a renowned researcher of child health equity and social policy, and director of the newly created Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD), joins Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) in January 2025. IECOHD is a multimillion-dollar research institute and is home to www.diversitydatakids.org, a comprehensive research […]
Professor Hahm Inducted into American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) professor and associate dean of research, will be inducted into The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) at a reception on Saturday, January 18, 2025, during the upcoming Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference in Seattle, Washington. AASWSW is an […]
BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2025 Annual Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference held in Seattle, Washington, January 15-19, 2025. BUSSW faculty, doctoral students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, disseminating new findings that […]
BUSSW Community Presents Research at Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa
Researchers from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently showcased their expertise at the Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa, underscoring the school’s commitment to addressing global challenges throughresearch, education, and partnerships. Prof. Ruth Paris and Mihoko Maru (PhD’20), an alum and research associate at the
Professor Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and CEO of Fathers’ Uplift, have […]
Bronwyn Keefe Promoted to Research Associate Professor
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that Bronwyn Keefe has been promoted to the rank of research associate professor, a testament to her longstanding contributions to the school and to the fields of social work and aging. Prof. Keefe is also assistant dean of workforce & professional development at the […]