In the Media
The War Horse: Prof. Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise about Rising Suicide Rates among Women Veterans
Fueled by a lack of institutional support for the mental health needs of women veterans, the rate of suicides among this group has doubled from 2001 to 2021. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work shared her insights on why it is vital for the military to... More
Boston Magazine: Alum Jackie Jenkins-Scott (MSW’73) Named an Influential Bostonian
Jackie Jenkins-Scott (MSW’73) has been named one of 150 most influential Bostonians by Boston Magazine, honored for her many contributions to the city of Boston. The list includes a range of dynamic innovators from government, healthcare, education, and entertainment industries, among others. Jenkins-Scott currently serves as the interim president of Roxbury... More
BU + BEYOND Blog: MSW Student Marcus Shaw Examines Workplace Equity at Panel Event
Code-switching in the workplace negatively impacts BIPOC professionals. Marcus Shaw (MSW’25), a student at BU School of Social Work, shared his personal experience with code-switching at “Code-Switching & the Workplace,” an event hosted by the Boston University Center for Career Development (CCD). The event examined the ways workers of color... More
The Brink: Prof. Byrne & Colleague Argue Against Punitive Measures for People Experiencing Homelessness in Supreme Court Case
Despite evidence that punishing people sleeping outside is less effective at decreasing homelessness than solutions focused on housing, many local governments continue to rely on punitive measures. On April 22nd, the Supreme Court will hear the case City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, which will determine if cities... More
AsAmNews: Prof. Hahm Discusses Realities of the Rising Popularity of Korean Culture
The new Museum of Fine Art Boston cultural exhibition, “Hallyu: The Korean Wave,” focuses on the explosive popularity of Korean pop culture over the last twenty years and includes a public program series featuring Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work. AsAmNews, a news site dedicated to... More
Assoc. of Oncology Social Work: Alum Naomi M. Stearns (SSW’74) Reflects on Her Journey as the Organization’s First President
As the first president of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW), BU School of Social Work alum Naomi M. Stearns (SSW’74) has witnessed tremendous change in the field. She was interviewed by the organization in honor of Social Work Month and AOSW’s 40th anniversary. Current AOSW president Michael L. More
Deloitte Health Forward Blog: CISWH Director Tami Gouveia Advocates for Including Social Workers in Healthcare Industry
Tami Gouveia, director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health, explores the role of social workers in the healthcare industry in an interview with Deloitte’s Health Forward Blog. The post analyzes changes in the healthcare industry and appraises new technology. Gouveia explains that while healthcare settings have... More
South Korean Arirang TV: Prof. Collins Shares Expertise on the Impact Financial Assistance from City Governments Can Have on Young People
Prof. Mary Collins from BU School of Social Work spoke on a South Korean news program, News Gen, about the benefits that government financial assistance can have on young people. In 2016, Seoul launched a financial subsidy program providing 6 months of aid to young adults ages 19 to 34... More
Social Work Today: Tami Gouveia Encourages Social Workers to Run for Government Office
Dr. Tami Gouveia, who served two terms as an elected Massachusetts State Representative, authored an op-ed in Social Work Today advocating for more social workers to run for government positions. As a social worker and policy maker, Gouveia outlines how many issues of social work can be solved by fixing... More
Commonwealth Beacon: Kathryn Janiuk (MSW’25) Advocates for Better Support for Social Work Students
Kathryn Janiuk (MSW’25), a student at BU School of Social Work, published an opinion piece in the Commonwealth Beacon encouraging voters to support the SUPER Act and how policies can better support social work students through their education and careers. The SUPER Act, supported by the Massachusetts chapter of the... More