Rapid policy changes affecting trans and nonbinary people are reshaping access to safety, health care, and mental health support across the United States. This deeply affects not only trans and nonbinary people, but the broader LGBTQIA+ community, as well. Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, professor and associate dean for research at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), will join other BU faculty for “Meeting This Moment: Mental […]
The 2026 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health Mobilizing Collective Action in a Time of Drastic Disruption Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:30–7:00 p.m. (ET) Hybrid (BU Photonics Center & Zoom) In-Person Location: The Photonics Center, Colloquium Room (9th floor) 8 St. Mary’s St. Boston, MA 02215 Register Amid rapid federal policy and funding shifts that […]
Danielle Ferrier, (SSW ’99) MBA, LICSW, a BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) alum, and current chief executive officer of Heading Home, one of Massachusetts’ leading providers of emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent housing for children and adults currently or formerly experiencing homelessness, will be the featured speaker at this year’s BUSSW commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. Ferrier’s social work leadership skills and experience in the human services sector stretches more than 25 years across […]
BUSSW has launched a new Social Work in Health Care Certificate, a fully online program designed to prepare social workers for practice across today’s complex health care systems.
