Community Stories
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
Professor Hahm Joins BU LGBTQIA+ Scholar Panel on Trans and Nonbinary Mental Health
As legislation targeting trans and nonbinary communities continues to evolve across the country a Scholar Series conversation examines the policy landscape and shares research-informed strategies. More
Student Spotlight: Discovering Social Work
MaTaeya M. highlights how BUSSW’s discussion-based learning and engagement with complex, real-world issues have broadened her perspective, challenging her to think critically about societal systems and better preparing her for meaningful work in the field. More
Student Spotlight: Bridging Faith and Therapy
Antonio T. emphasizes that social work bridges faith and mental health by promoting culturally responsive education, expanding access to care, and reducing stigma through more open, informed community conversations. More
BUSSW’s Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Helps Dayton Children’s Hospital Enhance Clinical Decision Making
Dayton Children’s Hospital is using IECOHD’s Child Opportunity Index to strengthen clinical decision-making and advance health equity. More
Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access
New research underscores critical gaps in access to life-saving medications for opioid use disorder, raising concerns about treatment equity as Medicaid faces funding cuts. More
BUSSW Co-Hosts International Social Work Conference on Advancing Sustainable Development in Zambia
In January 2027, a global community of social workers, scholars, and change-makers will gather in Lusaka, Zambia, for an international conference centered on social work’s role in advancing sustainable development. More
BUSSW Team Wins Shipley Academic Innovation Grant
A BUSSW team is reimagining how MSW students practice critical skills—using ethical, AI-driven simulations embedded in Blackboard Ultra. More
Professor Lombe Launches Beyond Borders Journal
This peer-reviewed journal showcases real-world impact and strengthens approaches to social welfare worldwide. More
YouthBuild Global: BUSSW Research Shows How Caring Relationships Transform Opportunity for Young People
BUSSW’s Renée Spencer, PhD, co-led a landmark study with YouthBuild Global showing how caring, supportive relationships can transform the lives of young people. More
NASW Social Work Talks: BUSSW Post Doc Fellow Arden O’Donnell Shares Palliative Care Expertise
Drawing on over a decade of experience in palliative care social work, Dr. O’Donnell shares how social workers help patients and families navigate medical decisions while honoring dignity, values, and autonomy. More
APA Monitor: BUSSW Professor Paris’ Work is Changing Mental Healthcare for Young Children
The APA Monitor highlights BUSSW Professor Ruth Paris’ work to improve mental health outcomes for very young children and mothers recovering from substance use disorder. More
Professor Lee’s Book on Motivational Interviewing Wins National Award from the American Journal of Nursing
The book highlights culturally adapted motivational interviewing (CAMI) and how integrating culture into MI can enhance engagement and outcomes across diverse communities. More
Student Spotlight: Chasing Change
Kate Glynn is a dedicated advocate for reproductive justice, working to advance equity through policy, education, and systems-level change. More
Student Spotlight: Striking the Macro & Clinical Balance
Jessica Paredes’ passion for macro social work leads to developing the tools to drive systemic change while staying connected to her clinical roots. More
WalletHub: Professor Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Community-Based Supports for Children & Families
Dr. Azzi-Lessing emphasizes the importance of supporting family-based caregiving and addressing challenges within the foster care system. More
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Highlights Latine LGBTQ+ Voices Through HIV Exhibit
“A Photovoice Project on Social Support Among Latinx LGBTQ+ Individuals Living with HIV,” is a community-centered way to describe, document, and increase understanding. More
New Research by Professor Paris Shows How Trauma-Focused Therapy Supports Latin American Immigrant Families
What happens when therapy is built around culture, language, and family? Healing. This research shows how Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) supports Latin American families navigating trauma. More
Lecturer Brinkerhoff Shares Expertise on Shaping Public Policy
BUSSW lecturer discusses how collaboration between government and immigrant communities – especially Brazilians – can shape public policy. More
Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access
National evaluation exposes the need for improved OUD treatment, life-saving policy changes, and challenges that Medicaid cuts present to substance use care. More
BUSSW’s MSW Pathways Program Helps Future Social Workers Prepare for Graduate Education
Pathways to Social Work and Other Helping Professions, a free online certificate program recently piloted by The Network for Professional Education at the Boston University School... More
Professor Gómez Shares Expertise and Career Trajectory at Intersectionality Training Institute
This research advances a deeper understanding of how intersectional harm affects marginalized communities and inspires new pathways for research, practice, and social change. More
BU Today: BUSSW Faculty and Dean Honored with Research Awards
The Recognizing Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Scholarship Reception at BU honors faculty members who receive distinguished national and international awards. More
BUSSW Names Two New Members to the Dean’s Advisory Board
The DAB provides strategic guidance to BUSSW leadership and is composed of alumni, community leaders, and emeriti faculty. More
BUSSW Lecturer Cristina Brinkerhoff Testifies on Behalf of the Safe Communities Act
With her testimony, Brinkerhoff is helping to shape state policy by offering expert insight to lawmakers. More
BU’s The Brink: Dean Jones Shares Expertise on Supporting Loved Ones After Cancer Diagnosis
A leading expert in palliative and oncology social work, Dean Jones offers clear, compassionate advice. More
Think Global Health: BUSSW & CISWH Researchers Co-Author Policy Analysis
The authors highlight key considerations that should be part of the America First Global Health Strategy to protect vulnerable populations. More