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Prof. Lombe & Colleagues Lead BU CTSI Knowledge-Sharing Event on How to Diversify the Research Workforce
There are clear advantages to having a diverse research workforce: it can rectify systemic inequalities by better addressing the needs and concerns of different populations, improve problem solving by integrating diverse experiences throughout the research process, and help institutions remain competitive in increasingly globalized fields. This important topic was explored... More
Prof. Renée Spencer Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Professor Renée Spencer has been appointed associate dean for faculty affairs at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) beginning September 1, 2024. Spencer has been a faculty member at BUSSW since 2002 and is well-positioned for this new role having served as department chair twice, first as chair of the... More
Alum Jackie Jenkins-Scott (SSW’73) Receives Excellence Award from the New England Board of Higher Education
Jackie Jenkins-Scott, an alum of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and interim president of Roxbury Community College, was honored with the Massachusetts Excellence Award by the New England Board of Higher Education. Recognized for her extensive leadership in education and healthcare, Jenkins-Scott's work has significantly impacted underserved communities by... More
The New York Times: Prof. Byrne & Colleague’s Research on Aging Homeless Population Is Featured in Respite Care Story
As the average age of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase, programs across the country are addressing a critical gap between hospital discharge and unsheltered living by providing respite care to older homeless individuals. These programs provide crucial support, but challenges remain, including limited permanent housing options and concerns about... More
Boston Korea: Prof. Hahm Leads MFA Boston Forum on Korean Standards & Stigmas
Boston Korea reports on the success of a recent forum led by BU School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Prof. Hyeouk Hahm in a new article recounting key takeaways from the event. The forum, which focused on Korean standards and stigmas, was hosted by the Museum of Fine Art, Boston as part... More
Prof. Gómez Co-Edits Journal of Trauma & Dissociation’s Special Issue on Intersectional Inequalities
Assistant Professor Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is co-editor of the upcoming special issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, “Understanding, Preventing, & Healing Dissociation in the Context of Intersectional Inequalities.” The issue will explore the connection between intersectional inequalities and dissociation in... More
6/18: BUSSW Field Ed Coordinator Jelisa Adair & Colleagues Speak at BU Pride Month Panel
As part of their Pride Month festivities, the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff at BU will host a panel of staff and faculty from across the University who will share their experiences “being out” at BU. Jelisa Adair, a field education coordinator at BU School of Social Work, is... More
Six MSW Students Awarded BU Women’s Council Scholarships
Six Master of Social Work (MSW) students from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been awarded BU Women’s Council Scholarships at a ceremony featuring keynote speaker Dean Barbara Jones. These scholarships, which support women and those who identify as female in BU graduate programs, recognize their exceptional contributions and... More
Inquest: BUSSW Alum Chronicles Campaign for Non-Police Mental Health Crisis Response in Boston
In an article published in Inquest, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) alum Emy Takinami (MSW’20) and Husain Rizvi share the backstory of an evolving campaign to establish community-based mental health crisis response in Boston, led by the Boston Liberation Health (BLH) Group and The City School. Excerpted from “A Safer, More
BUSSW Commencement 2024: Photo Gallery & Recap
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) celebrated its newest class of MSW and PhD graduates at the 2024 BUSSW Commencement Ceremony, May 16th. Graduating students from the online and off-campus programs joined their Charles River classmates at the main Boston University campus for the big event, and loved ones... More