Research News
3 BUSSW Faculty Awarded Small Research Grants
Three faculty from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been awarded small research grants to investigate critical social... More
3/3: Research in Action at BUSSW – Economic Insecurity Across a Lifetime
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to present Research in Action: Economic Insecurity Across a Lifetime, a compelling... More
BUSSW Faculty Present at National Public Policy Conference
Three faculty members from the BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) — Profs. Mary Collins, Yoonsook Ha, and Dan Miller... More
Miami Herald: Research by Professor Byrne Illustrates Long-Term Causes of Homelessness Among Older Adults
As the percentage of people over 65 experiencing homelessness continues to rise, those living in states with large older populations... More
Renowned Researcher Dr. Acevedo-Garcia and Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Join BU School of Social Work
Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, PhD, MPA-URP, a renowned researcher of child health equity and social policy, and director of the newly created... More
BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2025 Annual Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work Research... More
BUSSW Community Presents Research at Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa
Researchers from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently showcased their expertise at the Early Childhood Development & Education Conference... More
Professor Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often... More
Professor Gómez & Her Cultural Betrayal Theory Take Center Stage at 2024 Trauma & Dissociation Conference
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez of BU School of Social Work continues to make waves in the trauma field with her... More
BUSSW at CSWE 2024: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Present at Nation’s Leading Social Work Education Conference, Oct. 24-27
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational... More
BUSSW Alum Mia Ocean (PhD’15) Influences California Financial Aid Policy that Promotes More Equitable Access to Education
Education opens doors to better career prospects, higher income, and personal development, allowing people to break cycles of poverty and... More
Professor Hahm & Colleagues Call on NIH to Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices in Scientific Research
During the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian racism surged across the United States, sparking widespread harm and fear in Asian American, Native... More
Professor Ha Awarded $2 Million Grant to Evaluate Child Care Contracts & Their Impact on Early Care & Education
High quality child care is key to children's development. The State of Massachusetts has recently bolstered quality improvement initiatives within... More
BUSSW Researchers Investigate the Impact of the Fostering Connections Act
Youth aging out of foster care face a heightened risk of homelessness, a pattern with far-reaching consequences for their future... More
BU CISS Highlights Research by Professor Alvarez-Hernandez & Jacobson López that Advances LGBTQIA+ Health
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance use disorders, More
BUSSW Researchers Assess Anxiety & Depression in People Receiving Rapid Rehousing Services
While recent research has highlighted the critical role housing plays in overall health, Rapid Rehousing (RRH) programs have emerged to... More
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez & Sprague Martinez Receive FDA Grant to Increase Spanish-Speaking Participants in Clinical Research
Language diversity in the U.S. is rarely represented in clinical trials, which rely mostly on English-speaking participants. In a significant... More
IRP Awards Professor Mendez & Treitler $50k for Research on Families in Child Welfare System with Substance Use Disorder
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty researchers Alicia Mendez and Peter Treitler received a $50,000 grant from the Institute... More
Professor Lombe & Colleagues Lead BU CTSI Knowledge-Sharing Event on How to Diversify the Research Workforce
There are clear advantages to having a diverse research workforce: it can rectify systemic inequalities by better addressing the needs... More
Professor Augsberger & Collins Contribute Chapter on Youth Policy Advocacy for the Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment
The Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment is focused on helping communities influence and change the policy structures that affect their... More
Professor Williams Selected as Crossroads Fellow to Research the Islamic Architectural Impact on U.S. Cities
The 1960s and 70s saw a renaissance in urban environments shaped by African American Muslims. To better understand this social... More
Professor Treitler & Colleagues Examine the Effectiveness of Peer Support to Treat Opioid Use Disorders in Emergency Departments
According to the CDC, hospitals reported five times as many opioid overdose-related deaths in 2021 than in 1999, calling for... More
BUSSW Health Equity & Addiction Lab Presents at Boston Addiction Conference
A team of research assistants and students from the Health Equity & Addiction Lab (HEAL) at BUSSW presented a poster... More
Professor Gómez Explores Best Practices for Trauma & Violence Research with Black Mothers
The joint effects of COVID-19 and the racial reckoning during the pandemic have led to significant impacts on the mental... More
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez & Colleagues Research the Mass Exodus of Mental Health Professionals from Puerto Rico
The need for mental health professionals in Puerto Rico has risen in response to natural disasters and growing inequality. However, More
Shelterforce: Professor Gonyea & Colleagues Examine Patterns of Discrimination in Inclusionary Housing
Professor Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work co-authored an op-ed exploring how inclusionary housing has impacted low-income and... More
2/28: Professor Byrne & Gonyea Share Their Expertise on the Housing Crisis at “Research on Tap”
Profs. Tom Byrne and Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work will present their research as part of the... More
Professor Augsberger Named Director of Community Engagement at BU Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Professor Astraea Augsberger of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) has been selected as the new director of community... More
Four BUSSW Faculty Receive Research Funding Through Small Grants Program
Four new research projects are underway at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) thanks to the School’s small grants... More
The Brink: Professor Williams Explores Intersection of Racial & Environmental Justice
Darien Alexander Williams, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work, studies the interplay between communities and... More