Student Voices
Living in Allston: Tips from a BUSSW Student
By Isabella N. (MSW'24) If you’re new to Boston, it can be challenging to know the best neighborhoods for apartments outside... More
11/29: BUSSW Students & Faculty Respond to Midterm Elections at Virtual Event
The Macro Practice Department at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will host a virtual event to discuss the... More
MSW Student Kiara Olatunde (MSW’24) Awarded Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship
For each academic year, Boston University awards Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowships to “outstanding incoming graduate students who are committed... More
A Field Ed Survival Guide from MSW Student Bianca V.
By Bianca V. (MSW'23) I entered my first year as a BUSSW student with a lot of preconceived ideas about what... More
11/11: BUSSW Doctoral Candidate Corinne Beaugard Shares Research on Overdose Confidentiality and Addiction Treatment for Black Patients
Corinne Beaugard, a doctoral candidate at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), leads two presentations at the annual conference... More
PhD Candidates Corinne Beaugard & Greer Hamilton Lead Oral History Project on Harm Reduction Movement in Massachusetts
As a public health approach addressing behavior that’s been stigmatized and often criminalized by society at large, harm reduction has... More
10/20-21: Professor Lee and Student Researchers Present at NIH Conference
Professor Christina Lee is joined by research assistants Melanie Morris, PhD candidate, and Victoria Lopez, BS, for a presentation on... More
MAMH Blog: Nandy Barbosa (MSW’23) Reflects on Impact of Culturally Responsive Healthcare
Nandy Barbosa (MSW’23), intern for The Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER), was interviewed by the Massachusetts... More
Four BUSSW Students Win Women’s Council Scholarship
Four students at BU School of Social Work have been awarded scholarships by the BU Women’s Council to help fund... More
Tiny Homes, Large Impacts: Benjamin Levine (MSW’23, MPH’24) Awarded Pardee Center Fellowship
Benjamin Levine (MSW’23, MPH’24) was chosen as one of eight BU graduate students for the Frederick S. Pardee Center 2022... More
Photo Gallery: BUSSW Commencement 2022
Relive graduation day with the full photo gallery from the BUSSW Commencement ceremony and receptions for the Class of 2022. Photo... More
BUSSW Celebrates 2022 MSW & PhD Graduates at In-Person Ceremony
Boston University School of Social Work celebrated its newest class of graduates on Thursday, May 19, at the School’s 2022... More
Off-Campus Cohorts: An Essential Piece of Your MSW Journey
By Diego A. (MSW’23, Fall River Campus) There is no need to consider it a cliché -- in BUSSW’s Off-Campus Program, More
BUSSW Faculty, Students & Alums Share Expertise at 2022 NASW-MA Symposium
Faculty, students and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise this week at the... More
My Favorite Class: Human Behavior 723 – Adult Psychopathology
By Channing D. (MSW’22) Picking a favorite class during my time at BUSSW is akin to asking a parent to choose... More
PhD Student Cristina Brinkerhoff Submits Testimony Opposing Mass. Ballot Initiative Targeting Gig Workers
Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff, a doctoral candidate at Boston University School of Social Work, joined a large group of workers’ rights... More
5 Self-Care Myths I Unlearned While Earning My MSW
By Lauren S. (MSW'22) Self-care is talked about a lot in the field of social work. In 2021, self-care was added... More
The Daily Free Press: PhD Candidate Cristina Brinkerhoff Celebrates Victory for Undocumented Mass. Residents After Years of Advocacy
Update (5/4/22): The Work and Family Mobility Act will go before the Massachusetts Senate this Thursday, May 5th. This historic... More
BUSSW Receives Well-Being Grant to Support Students and the SSW Community
The Wellbeing Project is a campus-wide initiative to support students’ health and wellness during their time at BU. As part... More
BU IHSIP: MSW Student Taylor Wensley’s Blog Highlights How Telehealth May be Missing Older Populations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services were one of many health care solutions that didn't put patients at risk of... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More