Int’l Black Feminism School Takes Hamilton’s Doctoral Research to Brazil
Greer Hamilton, a doctoral student at BU School of Social Work, was recently accepted to the International Decolonial Black Feminism School’s annual summer program, housed at a CUNY outpost in Cachoeira, Brazil. The School’s mission is to foster Black Feminist thought and leadership in the Americas, and to create an international network of students, researchers […]
Why I Chose BUSSW
By Alex S., Student Ambassador Choosing an MSW program can be a daunting task. There are several variables to keep in mind when considering the different social work programs: What does their curriculum focus on? Where is the school located? Is it a reputable institution? What are the field education opportunities? What are the research […]
BUSSW Votes: 2020 Voter Registration Drives
Updated March 15, 2020 In every presidential election and primary, there are voting-eligible U.S. citizens who don’t vote because they don’t meet voter registration deadlines and requirements. We believe that every vote counts, and that it is vital that we address this obstacle. This year, BUSSW is dedicated to facilitating voter registration across our School […]
A Typical Day at a First-Year Placement
Hi! My name is Alex and I am a BU School of Social Work student ambassador at the Charles River campus. I am currently a first-year student with a clinical practice major. I am also pursuing the Trauma and Violence specialization. In this blog I provide an overview of field education and describe what an […]
MSW Class Partners With Town of Winthrop to Address Hoarding
MetroBridge sparks collaboration at Charles River Campus BUSSW MSW students in lecturer Heidi Sulman’s “Mental Health and Social Policy” course recently applied their studies to real-world needs in the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts, as part of Boston University’s MetroBridge program. MetroBridge, a program established by BU Initiative on Cities, enlists BU faculty and their classes […]
Doctoral Candidate Maggie Thomas Receives SSWR’s Doctoral Fellows Award
BUSSW doctoral candidate Maggie Thomas has received the 2020 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Doctoral Fellows Award – recognizing and supporting doctoral students whose proposed dissertation research reflects innovative ideas and rigorous methodologies related to social work research, policy, or practice. Award recipients are considered exemplars of excellence in doctoral level social work […]
A Day in the Life of a BUSSW Student: Daniel
By Daniel M., Student Ambassador The life of an MSW student can be tough–but rewarding too. There is an endless list of things to balance: field placements, classes, part-time work (many students work approximately 10 hours per week), side projects, personal life, and, of course, the elusive self-care routine. I’m hoping this blog post documenting […]
Emerging Palliative Care Interventions for Homeless Adults
Exploring Initiatives In Ten US Cities with the Largest Homeless Populations By Arden O’Donnell MPH, MSW, doctoral student at Boston University School of Social Work This article was originally published by The Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy. America’s homeless population is growing older. On city streets as well as in food banks, soup kitchens, […]
Why Should You Pursue an MSW Degree?
By Joseli A., BUSSW Student Ambassador Choosing to pursue a master’s degree program is a big decision to make no matter what your professional life goals are. Your mind races with questions like: What do I want my future to look like? What degree would make the most sense for me? How much of an […]
Ada Avila (SSW’19) Advocates for Environmental Justice in Her Hometown
Ada Avila (SSW’19) was worried when she saw that after heavy rains, the basement of her childhood home in Chelsea, MA would flood with sewage—a serious threat to health. But when she learned that her family’s neighbors were also experiencing the same sanitation problem, she began to ask questions and advocate for solutions. The flooding began […]