Nevada County, CA: BUSSW Alumnus Named Public Health Director
Toby Guevin (SSW ’08) has spent seven years creating positive change in Nevada County. Now he’s leading the department he helped shape.
Creating the Future Podcast: Professor Copeland on Confidence, Skills, and Solidarity as Drivers of Change
Copeland joined a podcast to explain the Change Equation, a framework he developed that focuses on confidence, skills, opportunities and solidarity.
Choosing Help Podcast: Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Discusses Cultural Betrayal Trauma and Healing
Dr. Gómez explains how that harm carries an added layer of betrayal rooted in systemic inequality, and how it complicates everything that follows.
Medium: Professor Copeland Calls for Race-Centered Conversations on American Oligarchy
Copeland argues that while advocacy groups have been quick to name the dangers of oligarchy, they have largely failed to name its racial dimensions.
BU Institute for Sustainability: Meet the BUSSW Professor Rethinking How Researchers Work with Communities During Natural Disaster Recovery
The piece spotlights Williams’ work at the intersection of climate justice, emergency management, and community-based research, and the relationship-driven model he’s building to ensure that disaster recovery benefits everyone.
BU Center for Career Development: BUSSW MSW Student Vanessa Galeana Featured in Spotlight
The story highlights Galeana’s path from education and youth development into social work, her focus on the juvenile justice system, and her upcoming practicum with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services.
Colorado Public Radio: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Weighs in on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Conversion Therapy Ban
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez, whose research focuses on the mental health impacts of harmful clinical practices, underscored the potential risks for vulnerable youth.
Florida Times-Union: BUSSW Student Challenges Misinformation about Immigration and the Opioid Crisis in OpEd
By connecting policy decisions to real-world impacts, Brooke Long demonstrates how evidence-based research can challenge misinformation and reframe public understanding.
Forbes: Professor Luz López Shares Expertise on Care for Pregnant Women in ICE Custody
Luz Marilis López highlights growing concerns about the health and safety of pregnant immigrants, pointing to inadequate medical care, poor conditions in detention centers, and the risks of maternal–infant separation.
The Brink: BUSSW Professor Hahm Leads Study on Young Adults’ COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes
Young adults overwhelmingly support COVID-19 vaccination, according to new research led by BUSSW professor Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm.