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PhD Student & Alum Join Prof. Paris in Finland to Present at World Association for Infant Mental Health’s World Congress
CORRECTION [9/16/24]: ECCT was previously misattributed to Prof. Ruth Paris due to author error. ECCT was developed by Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) doctoral candidate Yibin Yang joined Prof. Ruth Paris and PhD alum Mihoko Maru (PhD’20) in Tampere, Finland to present posters at... More
BUSSW Researchers Investigate the Impact of the Fostering Connections Act
Youth aging out of foster care face a heightened risk of homelessness, a pattern with far-reaching consequences for their future stability and success. The 2008 Fostering Connections Act extended foster care eligibility to age 21, but understanding its effectiveness is crucial to providing a safety net for this population. A... More
BU CISS Highlights Research by Profs. Alvarez-Hernandez & Jacobson López that Advances LGBTQIA+ Health
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance use disorders, and barriers to accessing care, a fact that is often misunderstood by healthcare providers. To educate the healthcare industry and increase more inclusive, sensitive, and effective care for queer communities, More
Longtime Faculty Member Julie Sweeney Springwater (SSW’94) Retires after More than Two Decades
Adjunct Associate Professor Julie Sweeney Springwater (SSW’94) will retire from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), effective January 2025, after over 28 years of service to the school during which she made significant contributions to the education and professional development of countless students. A distinguished graduate of BUSSW, Springwater earned... More
Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff (PhD’23) Appointed Full-Time Lecturer at BU School of Social Work
Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff (PhD’23) has been appointed a full-time lecturer in the Macro Social Work Department at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), effective September 1, 2024. She brings with her a wealth of social work experience and a deep commitment to equity, racial justice, and excellence in teaching. Brinkerhoff... More
BUSSW Researchers Assess Anxiety & Depression in People Receiving Rapid Rehousing Services
While recent research has highlighted the critical role housing plays in overall health, Rapid Rehousing (RRH) programs have emerged to help individuals and families move from homelessness to stable living situations. However, despite RRH’s growth as a solution to homelessness, its impact on mental health has remained largely unexplored until... More
Profs. Alvarez-Hernandez & Sprague Martinez Receive FDA Grant to Increase Spanish-Speaking Participants in Clinical Research
Language diversity in the U.S. is rarely represented in clinical trials, which rely mostly on English-speaking participants. In a significant step towards enhancing health equity, Profs. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) and Linda Sprague Martinez from the University of Connecticut received the FDA Health Equity... More
Alum Lee S. Varon (MSW’87) Adds to Children’s Book Oeuvre with “A Kids Book About Overdose”
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) alum Lee S. Varon, LICSW draws from personal and professional experience in her newest published work, “A Kids Book About Overdose.” Published by A Kids Co. for children 5-9 years old, the book serves as a resource to support and educate children and caregivers... More
Prof. Copeland Shares Competency-Based Antiracist Education Model at International Conference
Competency-based antiracist education (CARE) promotes equity and inclusion by identifying, analyzing, and combatting individual and systemic racism. At the recent World Conference on Education and Training (WCET), Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work introduced a CARE model tailored for higher education, continuing education, and workforce development. This... More
Ploughshares to Publish Short Story by Prof. Emerita Janice Furlong
The short story "Back-Up Mom" by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) Clinical Professor Emerita Janice Furlong will be published in the Summer 2024 issue of Ploughshares, a prominent literary journal described by The New York Times as "the Triton among minnows." Furlong's burgeoning literary success follows an extensive and... More