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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
3/20: BUSSW Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs Host Virtual Workshop on Severe Mental Illness & Policy
The Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) are hosting a free virtual workshop led by BUSSW Lecturer Crystal Carrington about the current experiences of people living with severe and persistent mental illness. Participants will learn what our roles are as providers to advocate for necessary... More
The Brink: Prof. Byrne Explains Why Homelessness Risks Are on the Rise for Retired Adults
As older adults struggle to save for retirement in a rapidly changing economy, housing insecurity is one of the most dire consequences retirees face. Prof. Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work talked to BU's The Brink about the causes of homelessness among older adults, and how we as... More
Boston Globe: The BUSSW Community Reflects on Continuing Impact of Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones
Following a Boston Globe profile on Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones and his wife Katherine, BUSSW community members wrote letters to the editor describing how his work has impacted them. Faculty Emerita Prof. Betty J. Ruth and alum Susan Levy Perry (MSW’80) spoke about working and studying under Jones’ leadership, highlighting... More
Yahoo! Finance: Lecturer Joseph Pereira Proposes New Approaches to Workplace Toxicity
Without addressing passive-aggression, workplaces can create toxic environments for employees. Joseph Pereira, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work, shared how passive aggressive behavior can be managed with holistic workplace approaches instead of targeting individual employees in an article for Yahoo! Finance. Excerpt from “Passive Aggression is Poisoning the Workplace, More
2/28: Profs. Byrne & Gonyea Share Their Expertise on the Housing Crisis at “Research on Tap”
Profs. Tom Byrne and Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work will present their research as part of the series ‘Research on Tap,’ co-hosted by The Boston University Office of Research and the BU Initiative on Cities. The event features short, four-minute research presentations of new studies by BU... More
The Betty J. Ruth & Ken Schulman Scholarship Fund Is Now Permanently Endowed to Support Social Work Students
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that the Betty J. Ruth and Ken Schulman Scholarship Fund has been permanently endowed after reaching the university’s $100,000 minimum requirement in donations. The fund provides scholarships to MSW students demonstrating financial need, expanding graduate degree access to those who... More
2/28: BUSSW Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs Host Virtual Child Welfare Workshop Led by Prof. Azzi-Lessing
The Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) are hosting a free virtual workshop led by Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing about transforming our response to the needs of vulnerable children and their families. Her presentation, titled "Building Justice-Based Systems for Child and Family Well-Being," will explore... More