Emergency BU Alert BU ALERT: BUPD is alerting our community to suspicious behavior in the area of 735 Comm Ave (BU Beach area). A man has been approaching students making them feel uncomfortable. The person is described as a white male, approximately 50 years of age with a heavyset build. BUPD is patrolling the area and we urge anyone who is approached to call the BU police at 617-353-2121.
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational advancements to a national audience of social work educators at the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Held October 24-27, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., the annual conference is the […]
A large body of research shows opportunities to engage in the workforce are essential for young people and their communities. The youth workforce development field serves this need, connecting young people with job training, employment, and more. In two recently published articles, researchers at Boston University examined how these systems are address racial inequities and […]
We’ve all been there. We have grand plans with a clear list of improvements that will help us achieve our goal, but then a force outside of our control brings our dreams back to reality. The same can be said for youth mentoring programs. Regardless of an increasing interest in making improvements, enthusiasm alone doesn’t […]
The state’s funding of community-based support services for chronically homeless people is a “wise investment” that can lead to significant health care cost savings