PhD Candidate Lea Vugić Earns National Recognition
PhD Candidate Lea Vugić received an Honorable Mention Doctoral Award for the 2025 Grand Challenges in Social Work to Achieve Equal Opportunity and Justice.
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez Delivers Keynote at National Latino Social Worker’s Conference
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernadez delivered the keynote, “Untamed Wild Tongues: Upholding Human Rights Through Social Action” at the Latino Social Workers Organization’s National Conference.
Associated Press: Professor Copeland Weighs in on Waning Support for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity & Equity Initiatives
A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals fewer Americans believe Black Americans face significant discrimination, with support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts also declining since 2021 – including respondents from minority groups. The findings are aligned with Boston University professor Phillipe Copeland’s belief that America has […]
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. […]
BUSSW Student Jamila Peguero Named 2025 Enlight Fellow
Jamila Peguero (MSW’26), a student at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is one of ten students selected for the prestigious 2025 Enlight Fellowship from Innovate@BU. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for BU students to gain nonprofit experience and build entrepreneurial skills while pursuing social impact work over the summer. Each Enlight Fellow receives […]
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 […]
BUSSW Researchers Address Child Care Gap for Children Involved in Protective Services
Children 5 years old and younger who have been involved with child protective services (CPS) are not enrolled in early care and education (ECE) programs as often as other children their age. This gap in accessing quality care may be due to barriers within child protective services and child care subsidies. A new study by […]
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 […]
4/17: The 2025 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health with Michael Curry, Esq.
Editor’s note [4/22/25]: The event recording is available here. The 2025 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health with Michael Curry Our Moment to Address the “Taint of Race” in Health; If Not Now, Then When? Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:30–7:00 p.m. (ET) Hybrid (BU Photonics Center & Zoom) In-Person Location: The Photonics Center, Colloquium Room […]
Professor Judith Scott Elected Treasurer of SRCD Black Caucus
BU School of Social Work proudly announces that Professor Judith Scott has been elected Treasurer of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Black Caucus for the 2025–2027 term. Her appointment began at the recent SRCD Biennial Meeting held in Minneapolis. Founded in 1973, the SRCD Black Caucus is a multidisciplinary organization committed to […]