In the Media
Shelterforce: Prof. Gonyea & Colleagues Examine Patterns of Discrimination in Inclusionary Housing
Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work co-authored an op-ed exploring how inclusionary housing has impacted low-income and marginalized communities, with a focus on housing units in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The researchers found that while residents were satisfied with the housing they received, they faced more bias from housing... More
The Brink: Prof. Gonyea Shares Expertise on the Causes of Unequal Aging Experiences
Societal inequalities such as race, income, and education contribute to unequal aging experiences, impacting older adults’ health outcomes and quality of life. In an interview with BU’s The Brink, Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work highlights the importance of addressing these disparities through policies and interventions that... More
The Brink: Prof. Byrne Explains Why Homelessness Risks Are on the Rise for Retired Adults
As older adults struggle to save for retirement in a rapidly changing economy, housing insecurity is one of the most dire consequences retirees face. Prof. Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work talked to BU's The Brink about the causes of homelessness among older adults, and how we as... More
Boston Globe: The BUSSW Community Reflects on Continuing Impact of Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones
Following a Boston Globe profile on Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones and his wife Katherine, BUSSW community members wrote letters to the editor describing how his work has impacted them. Faculty Emerita Prof. Betty J. Ruth and alum Susan Levy Perry (MSW’80) spoke about working and studying under Jones’ leadership, highlighting... More
Yahoo! Finance: Lecturer Joseph Pereira Proposes New Approaches to Workplace Toxicity
Without addressing passive-aggression, workplaces can create toxic environments for employees. Joseph Pereira, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work, shared how passive aggressive behavior can be managed with holistic workplace approaches instead of targeting individual employees in an article for Yahoo! Finance. Excerpt from “Passive Aggression is Poisoning the Workplace, More
NPR: Former Lecturer Susan Lovett Discusses the Benefits of Yoga for Marginalized Populations
Susan Lovett, a former lecturer at BU School of Social Work, talked to All Things Considered, an NPR program that aired on GBH, about providing meditation and mindfulness resources to marginalized communities through the Hands to Heart Center. Lovett draws on her experience as a social worker to use yoga... More
Boston Globe: Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones & Wife Katherine Jones Celebrate Their History of Advocacy
Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones reflects on his extensive journey in social work and activism in Boston for a Black History Month profile series in the Boston Globe. The series highlights Boston-based civil rights leaders featured on the 1965 Freedom Plaza that surrounds The Embrace Memorial. Hubie and Katherine Jones were... More
LA Times: Prof. Keefe Calls Out Nikki Haley’s “Grumpy Old Men” Campaign for Ageism
Nikki Haley’s viral “Grumpy Old Men” campaign pokes fun at the ages of President Biden and former President Trump, causing many to question whether these tactics are ageist. Prof. Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work shared her expertise on why society considers mocking the aging socially acceptable, but... More
Bostonia: CADER Certified Firefighter Abdul Jabbar Muhammad (MSW’25) Shares His Journey to Achieve a Master of Social Work Degree
Abdul Jabbar Muhammad (MSW’25) talked to BU’s Bostonia about his experiences as a firefighter and how they shaped his decision to pursue certification from the Center for Aging Education & Research (CADER) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW). After completing CADER courses, Muhammad enrolled in the School’s MSW Pathways... More
The Brink: Prof. Lombe’s Work to Reduce the Impact of War & Displacement on Women Refugees Is Featured
Women refugees are at higher risk of gender-based violence, but the United Nations and other global organizations fail to support these vulnerable groups as much as they should. Prof. Margaret Lombe from BU School of Social Work, an expert in the refugee human rights crisis, talked to The Brink about... More