12/9: Explore Social Work, Criminal Justice & the Overdose Crisis with PhD Candidate Greer Hamilton
Get a social work perspective on the overdose crisis and the criminal justice system at a panel discussion moderated by BUSSW doctoral candidate Greer Hamilton. The virtual event, “Criminal Justice & The Overdose Crisis,” is hosted by NIH’s HEALing Communities Study as part of a two-day series called Social Work & Responding to the Overdose […]
PhD Candidate Greer Hamilton Recieves ACOSA Doctoral Student Award
BUSSW PhD Candidate Greer Hamilton has received the Doctoral Student Award for meritorious scholarship in the social work field from the Association for Community Organization and Social Action (ACOSA). This award honors PhD students who demonstrate outstanding scholarly potential in community and/or organizational practice through their dissertation, scholarly contributions, and substantial research dissemination. As a […]
Bias Bars the Most Vulnerable from Subsidized Housing, Study Shows
A recent study by BU School of Social Work PhD Candidate Megan Smith (PhD’22) and Professor Thomas Byrne reveals how screening inconsistencies can be devastating for those applying to government subsidized housing. “Housing is the bedrock of health and stability,” the authors say. “Despite this widespread recognition, it remains out of reach for the majority […]
BUSSW Honors the Class of 2020 with an In-Person Recognition Ceremony
Back in May 2020 when all schools were forced to go into lockdown and operate remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BUSSW produced a video tribute to the graduates to commemorate their accomplishments. However, it couldn’t replicate the experience of celebrating this important achievement in a formal ceremony. The School invited all 2020 graduates back […]
SWHELPER: Kate Chaikovsky (MSW’22) Addresses Social Worker Mental Health
Social work can be exhausting for one’s mental health, and oftentimes social workers’ mental health is overlooked or under-addressed in the field. In her article, “Social Worker Mental Health: An Ethical Dilemma?” BU School of Social Work student Kate Chaikovsky (MSW’22) discusses what can be done to address social workers who are exposed to others’ […]
9/8: Lightning Talks Feature PhD Candidate & Pardee Center Graduate Fellow Noor Toraif
BU School of Social Work PhD Candidate Noor Toraif is one of eight Pardee Center graduate fellows to give a lightning talk on the outcomes of their summer research. Toraif’s research focused on Black, Indigenous, and Youth of Color navigating the juvenile justice system while transitioning into and out of state agencies. Date & Location […]
The New Social Worker: Courtney White (SSW’22) Calls Social Workers to Recommit to Clients’ Political Activism
Many social workers pride themselves in being politically active. From protesting to community organizing to voting for a candidate they believe in, political activism is a hallmark of the social work community. However, recent studies have shown that less than half of social workers believe they should empower their clients politically. In her recent piece […]
Post-Grad Plan: Finding Your Career Path in Social Work
Job search. Two words that immediately make me cringe (cue the nervous laughter)! It’s never too early to start thinking about your post-grad plan. But never fear, I am here to help ease your nerves and let you know that when you graduate, you will not be alone in this! First, here’s some information about […]
Doctoral Candidate Catalina Tang Yan and Grassroots Parent Advocates Receive ARDRAW Grant
BUSSW doctoral candidate Catalina Tang Yan, in collaboration with parent advocates Angélica Bachour and Consuelo J. Pérez, received the Social Security Administration’s Analyzing Relationships between Disability, Rehabilitation, and Work (ARDRAW) grant, a one-year program that awards a $10,000 stipend to graduate-level students to foster new analysis of work, rehabilitation, and disability issues. Tang Yan, whose […]
Advice from a First-Year MSW Student: Beyond the Pandemic
Hello! My name is Sam and I am a part-time Macro major. I just finished my first of three years in the part-time program at BUSSW, which means I began my Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will start by saying that my academic experience at BUSSW […]