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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
BUSSW Equity & Inclusion Team Shares Expertise at First Annual BU D&I Summit
Prof. Dawn Belkin Martinez, associate dean for Equity & Inclusion at BU School of Social Work, (BUSSW) will lead a panel presentation entitled Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Everywhere, detailing the School’s five-year ongoing initiative to center equity, inclusion, and justice and uplift anti-oppressive practice, at BU’s first annual D&I Summit... More
BUSSW Community Members Share Expertise at 2024 NASW-MA Symposium Conference
Faculty, students and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise with social workers, mental health professionals, and community leaders from across the state at the 2024 National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA) Symposium, April 25-26. The virtual conference – the largest professional gathering... More
Prof. Jacobson López Inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame at University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice recently inducted Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work into their Alumni Hall of Fame. The honor is given to graduates who have shown significant efforts in teaching, writing, research, service, or program development. “I am beyond thrilled, More
4/18: Prof. Hahm Empowers Asian Community Voters at Event for AAPI Mental Health & Women’s Rights
Civic engagement has the power to transform people’s lives, particularly for marginalized communities such as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work will share her life experiences and research at an event focused on encouraging Asian communities to vote. “Amplify Voices, 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
4/24: Prof. Copeland Shares His Expertise as an Abolitionist at BU Conference on the Future of Borders
The future of local, state, and national borders as extensions of prisons and other carceral institutions will be discussed at a panel featuring Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work. Prof. Copeland will discuss an abolitionist approach to borders and their impact on displaced people for a panel... More
Douglas Brooks (SSW’99) Receives Mass. Public Health Assoc. Award For Fighting Health Inequities
Douglas Brooks (SSW’99), an alum of BU School of Social Work, was awarded the Paul Revere Award by the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA). The MPHA recognized Brooks’ notable impact on the community through his work fighting health inequities. The award is the highest recognition at the MPHA, meant for... 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
4/9: Profs. Keefe & Muroff Present at BU Digital Learning & Innovation Faculty Forum
Profs. Bronwyn Keefe and Jordana Muroff from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present, “Experiential Learning: Simulations, Case Studies, and Computer Science Projects” at the annual Faculty Forum from BU Digital Learning & Innovation (DLI). The presentation is based on the Home Safety Training Project, a collaboration between BUSSW... More