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Hon. Melbourne Moran, Jr. (SSW’14) Named Social Worker of the Year by NASW-NH
Hon. Melbourne R. Moran, Jr., LICSW, an alumnus of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), was named the 2024 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers New Hampshire Chapter (NASW-NH). A 2014 graduate of BUSSW’s Master of Social Work Program, Melbourne is the chief clinical... More
Prof. Hahm Appointed to South Korea’s Peaceful Unification Advisory Council by President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has appointed Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work to serve on the country’s Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, in an effort to build peaceful relations between North and South Korea. “In light of the escalating tensions in current international relations and the... More
The Brink: Millie Flashman (SSW’45) Helps BU Discover the Secrets of Living to 100
As a participant in BU’s New England Centenarian Study, BU School of Social Work alum Millie Flashman (SSW’45) is helping researchers better understand what factors lead a lucky few to live to 100 and beyond. In an article for BU’s The Brink, she discussed her long life, what the BU... More
MassLive: Student Kris Berg (MSW, MPH’27) Recognized for LGBTQ+ Activism
As part of MassLive’s profile series on LGBTQ+ leaders, BU School of Social Work student Kris Berg (MSW, MPH’27) was nominated by readers for Berg’s accomplishments and impact on the community. A member of BU’s LGBTQIA+ Task Force that recently established the University’s first LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, Berg encourages... More
American Psychosocial Oncology Society Honors Dean Barbara Jones for Excellence in Research Mentorship
The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) awarded its prestigious Ruth McCorkle Excellence in Research Mentorship Award to Barbara L. Jones, PhD, FAOSW, dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW). The award honors a society or community member in the psychosocial oncology field who has demonstrated longstanding commitment to to... More
4/2: The 2024 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health with M. Lee Pelton
The 2024 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Healthwith M. Lee Pelton Health Equity and The Importance of Zip Codes Tuesday, April 2, 20245:00 – 6:30 PMHybrid (Zoom & BU Kilachand Center) In-Person Location:Kilachand Center, Eichenbaum Colloquium Room 101610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Zoom details sent upon registration REGISTER In Greater Boston, the average life expectancy... More
Medium: Prof. Gómez Offers Insights on Black Activism, Academia & Intersectionality in New Book by BU Scholars
Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work reflects on her contributions to the recently published book ‘This Era of Black Activism’ in an interview with BU Experts’s Medium. The book, which includes a 20-year-long review of how Black activism has evolved and changed, features sections from scholars, More
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
3/5: The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women & Girls with Prof. Gómez
Join BUSSW Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez and award-winning author Koritha Mitchell for a reading and discussion of Gómez’s book, “The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women & Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse.” Following an introduction to cultural betrayal trauma theory (CBTT) and a brief reading from her book, Gómez will... 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