Community Stories
The Mental Health Gaps Facing Asian American Women, and the BUSSW Professor Addressing Them
Dr. Hahm recently delivered a talk at Wellesley College focused on closing persistent gaps in mental health care for Asian American women. More
Closing the Gap: Professor Mary Collins Examines Gender Disparities in Youth Employment Policy Across Three Nations
The Istanbul workshop drew scholars across a range of geographic and sectoral contexts who presented comparative research on gender policy. More
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Joins Choosing Help Podcast to Discuss 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. More
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. More
Professor Gonyea’s New Study Gives Voice to Older Homeless Women Navigating Streets and Shelters
The authors call for shelters to move away from authoritarian, one-size-fits-all practices and toward models that recognize the distinct needs of older women. More
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. More
New BUSSW Chapter Examines Barriers Facing Gay and Bisexual Black and Latino Sexual Assault Survivors
Published in "The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems," the chapter was co-authored by BUSSW Professors Daniel Jacobson López and Jorge Delva. More
Research Professor Pamela Joshi Inducted into the National Academy of Social Insurance
Joshi’s work focuses on family policies, including child care, paid family and medical leave, and the social safety net, that drive health and well-being outcomes. More
Exploring Trauma and Healing, BUSSW Community Engages at 2026 ISSTD Conference
From Professor Jennifer M. Gómez being named an ISSTD Fellow to PhD student Yawen Ning presenting her project, our community continues to engage in critical work across the field. More
Professor Phillipe Copeland Launches Podcast Centered on Turning Social Issues Into Action
The monthly podcast will highlight conversations with scholars, leaders, artists, and everyday people making a difference. More
BUSSW MSW Student Vanessa Galeana Featured in BU Center for Career Development 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. More
BUSSW Professor Gómez Publishes Groundbreaking Tool for Studying Violence in the Black Community
Published in PLOS Mental Health, the study introduces and validates the Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults. More
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. More
BUSSW Researchers Spotlight Health and Well-Being at Spring 2026 “Research in Action” Discussion
Moderated by Professor Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, associate dean for research at BUSSW, the event featured six BUSSW researchers whose work spans communities, systems, and policy. More
Photos & Recording: 2026 Hubie Jones Lecture with Marty Martinez
Marty Martinez discussed the power of collective action, highlighting how community-based solutions and cross-sector collaboration are key to addressing inequities. More
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. More
Lecturer Cristina Brinkerhoff Shares Her Expertise on Panel on Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Health Care
The panel will explore how immigration-related challenges shape the health and well-being of migrant and refugee women, highlighting the intersections of health inequities, public policy, and lived experience. More
Student Spotlight: Finding Purpose Through Healing – A Student’s Journey to Social Work
Marcus S. shares how personal challenges shaped his journey and helped him discover his passions through self-kindness and wellness. More
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. More
Dr. Christina S. Lee Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
Dr. Lee's work focuses on addiction treatment for marginalized populations by addressing social and environmental stressors such as stigma, discrimination, and racism. More
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. More
BUSSW Professor Copeland Explains How the Horror Genre is a Lens for Analyzing Power and Injustice
Professor Phillipe Copeland's work helps illustrate different responses to oppression and highlights the importance of actively confronting unjust systems. More
BUSSW Faculty Present Research on Student Perceptions of Anti-Racist Pedagogy at National Conference
The research and curriculum revisions contribute to broader conversations about evidence-informed teaching and helping social work programs meet justice and anti-racism standards. More
BUSSW Alum Receives 2026 Social Work Grant Award from Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute
BUSSW alum Sama Sarraj (SSW '25), currently a social work fellow at Cambridge Health Alliance’s Program for Psychotherapy, recently received the 2026 Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute’s Social Work Grant Award. More
BUSSW PhD Student Lukas Chaves Accepted into Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Graduate Certificate Program
First-year BUSSW doctoral student Lukas Chaves has been accepted into Boston University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Graduate Certificate Program, where he will deepen his engagement with feminist and queer theory to advance his social work research. More
Boston Globe: Research from BUSSW’s Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development on the Child Care Affordability Crisis in Mass. is Featured
New research from BUSSW’s IECOHD — featured in The Boston Globe — finds that 74% of full-time working parents cannot afford center-based child care under the federal affordability benchmark. More
BUSSW’s Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Finds Child Care Unaffordable for Most Working Families
Recent analysis finds that 68% of parents pay more than 7% of their income for center-based care, and 63% for home-based care. More
3/18: 2026 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health with Marty Martinez
The president & CEO of United Way of Mass. Bay discusses why fighting to protect the safety net is so critical. More
BUSSW Alum Danielle Ferrier, CEO of Heading Home, Named 2026 Commencement Speaker
Speaking to this year's graduates, Ferrier brings more than 25 years of social work leadership skills and experience in the human services sector. More
BUSSW and Rush Offer Online Prof. Ed. Certificate that Prepares Social Workers for Practice in Health Care Settings
The six-course certificate is designed to prepare learners for work across inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and specialty care settings. More