In the Media
All Things Considered: “‘We Are Going To Be The Victims’ Unless Anti-Asian Racism Is Confronted,” Says Prof. Hahm
On NPR's All Things Considered, aired on GBH radio, host Arun Rath talks to BU School of Social Work professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm about the intricacies of anti-Asian racism in the United States and the alarming data on discrimination and stereotyping of Asian Americans. Professor Hahm's research focuses on reducing health... More
DL&I News: Q&A with Prof. Keefe on New Alumni-Led Healthcare Certificate with Sargent
In a Q&A from BU Digital Learning & Innovation's DL&I News, project collaborators Bronwyn Keefe of BUSSW and Karen Jacobs and Craig Slater of Sargent College discuss their pilot project, the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate Program. The project, an exploration of alumni mentorship as a tool for workforce training, began as... More
The Daily Free Press: Prof. Paris to Lead New BU Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being
Boston University student newspaper The Daily Free Press announces BU School of Social Work associate professor Ruth Paris's appointment as the inaugural director of the new BU Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being. Chair of the Clinical Practice Department at BUSSW, Ruth Paris is recognized for her expertise in trauma and infant... More
BU Today: “Asian Americans and the Model Minority Dilemma”
In an article published by BU Today, BU School of Social professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm shares her personal experience with anti-Asian racism during COVID-19 and results from her recent study on the impact of discrimination on mental health. School of Social Work Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm says that almost 70 percent... More
The Washington Post: Prof. Sprague Martinez in “Covid-19 Proves Especially Lethal to Younger Latinos”
In an article published by The Washington Post, BU School of Social associate professor Linda Sprague Martinez explains why community health organizations have been a lifeline for Latino communities ravaged by Covid-19. Excerpted from "Death in the prime of life: Covid-19 proves especially lethal to younger Latinos" (The Washington Post) by... More
Boston 25 News: Emy Takinami (SSW’20) Advocates for Student Loan Forgiveness with Zero Debt Massachusetts
Emy Takinami, a recent graduate of BU's MSW/EdM dual degree program, makes a case for student loan forgiveness on Boston 25 News. Excerpted from "Debt forgiveness? How Mass. leaders feel about the student loan burden" by Bob Dumas, Boston 25 News: As a first-generation college student, [Emy Takinami] had to take out... More
Boston 25 News: “College Students’ Mental Health Suffered When Displaced By Pandemic,” Prof. Hahm’s Study Shows
In a report on results from the ongoing CARES project co-led by BU School of Social Work professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm, Boston 25 News highlights the negative impact that COVID-related displacement has had on college students. Excerpted from the Boston 25 News article "Study: College students’ mental health suffered when displaced... More
BU Today: Applications Up at BUSSW & Other “Socially Conscious” Career-Driven BU Graduate Programs
In BU Today, Kyle MacDonald, assistant dean for enrollment services at BUSSW, shares observations on a new trend permeating Boston University's graduate programs. Excerpted from "Applications Up for BU Graduate Programs Leading to Socially Conscious 'Helper' Careers" (BU Today) by Joel Brown: In both application essays and conversations, we have seen an... More
The Hill: “Reform the Child Welfare System to Protect Vulnerable Children,” By Prof. Azzi-Lessing
In an opinion piece first published by The Hill, BU School of Social Work professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing explains why the United States should reform child protective services – not abolish them. Excerpted from "Reform the Child Welfare System to Protect Vulnerable Children" (The Hill), by Lenette Azzi-Lessing: The child welfare system —... More
AP News: “We Have Reason To Be Worried” About Young Adults, Says Prof. Hahm
Associate Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm tells AP News how results from her nationwide survey of young adults during COVID-19 signals a need for increased mental health support. Excerpted from "For emerging adults, pandemic serves up unique challenges" by Holly Ramer, Associated Press: At Boston University’s School of Social Work, Hyeouk Chris Hahm... More