In the Media
U.S. News: An Opinion Piece from Professor Miller Makes Clear, “Hunger Doesn’t Pause for Politics”
An article from Professor Dan Miller at Boston University School of Social Work titled, Millions of Children and Working Americans Will Go Hungry if the Government Doesn’t Act Soon is featured in U.S. News, reminding us that the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits reveals how fragile America’s social safety net has become. Professor Miller notes, “When we talk... More
BU Alumni & Friends: Ricardo Neal (SSW ‘99) Establishes New Fund
Highlighted in the BU Alumni & Friends blog, Ricardo Neal (SSW ‘99), founder of We Will All Rise, recently established the Williams-Neal Fund for Community Change, named in honor of his family to provide field education stipends for BUSSW students facing financial hardship. Reflecting on his own time in the... More
The Courage Brief: Assoc. Prof. Gómez Challenges the Myths of Social Injustice
The Courage Brief newsletter recently featured an article from Boston University School of Social Work Assoc. Professor Jennifer Gómez, The Time Is Now: Abolishing Myths By Learning From The Ancestors. The article reminds us that injustice has deep roots, and that progress depends on intentional, collective action. In her piece, More
Boston Globe: PHD Student Megan Nizza Discusses Support for Older Victims of Financial Scams
Financial scam attempts are becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated as purveyors of fraud continue to exploit emerging technology and emotional situations. According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging survey, 75% of adults over 50 reported experiencing a scam attempt, with one in three falling victim to a scam. BU... More
Associated Press: Professor Copeland Weighs in on Waning Support for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity & Equity Initiatives
A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals fewer Americans believe Black Americans face significant discrimination, with support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts also declining since 2021 – including respondents from minority groups. The findings are aligned with Boston University professor... More
The Sewers of Paris Podcast: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Explores Drag, Queer Identity, and Community Care Podcast Interview
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work recently appeared on The Sewers of Paris podcast to discuss his book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, which shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living... More
Yahoo Finance: Prof. Acevedo-Garcia Discusses Inequities in the GOP’s Child Tax Credit Policy
In a story on Yahoo Finance, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) provision within the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is examined and while it may seem to benefit families, it provides little appeal for low-income, mixed-status, immigrant families who will see minimal relief and even less inclusion. The new... More
Medium: Prof. Copeland on How “Rage Virus” is Infecting US Politics
In a new article published on Medium, BU School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Phillipe Copeland draws a parallel between the fictional "rage virus" in 28 Days Later and the real-world escalation of political violence in the U.S. today. Highlighting examples from the past and present, he explores the... More
WBUR: Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones Wins Community Honor Award
Hubie Jones, dean emeritus of BU School of Social Work and a trailblazing Boston civic leader, was honored with WBUR's inaugural Community Honors Award for his decades of transformative work in education, equity, and community building. Excerpt from “Meet the 5 Bostonians Awarded WBUR's Community Honors” by Rob Lane, Stephanie Brown, More
Medium: Prof. Copeland Shares Expertise on the Effects of White Nationalism on Democracy
When white nationalist ideologies become embedded in government policy, it threatens the foundations of democracy, equality, and human rights. In a Medium article, Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work argues that the Trump administration has adopted policies aligning with white nationalist ideologies. He also describes why common... More