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BUSSW Dean Jones Co-Leads NCI-Funded Initiative to Transform Psychosocial and Palliative Oncology Care
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to serve as a key academic partner on a newly awarded $1.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI R25CA298892) to support ESPEC Oncology: Transforming Psychosocial and Palliative Cancer Care, a national training and mentorship initiative that will empower social... More
Student Kris Berg Selected as a 2025 Promising Practitioner by NASW-MA
Kris Berg (SSW, MPH ‘27), a dual degree student at BU School of Social Work and BU School of Public Health, has received the Promising Practitioner Award for 2025 from the NASW Massachusetts Chapter. The award is given to BSW and MSW students in the Commonwealth who exhibit distinguishable academic... More
Associated Press: Professor Copeland Weighs in on Waning Support for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity & Equity Initiatives
A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals fewer Americans believe Black Americans face significant discrimination, with support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts also declining since 2021 – including respondents from minority groups. The findings are aligned with Boston University professor... More
BUSSW Faculty and Social Workers Testify on behalf of The SUPER Act
Recently, Prof. Jorge Delva from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and social workers across the state of Massachusetts testified on behalf of The SUPER Act (S.218/H.1423). The SUPER Act is focused on strengthening the social work field by removing barriers to entry, incentivizing professionals in the field, and building a... More
The Sewers of Paris Podcast: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Explores Drag, Queer Identity, and Community Care Podcast Interview
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work recently appeared on The Sewers of Paris podcast to discuss his book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, which shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living... More
Commencement for BUSSW Student Marks the Beginning of Much More than a Career
Andrew Stringer sat in his cap and gown at BU’s Walter Brown Arena this past May. He felt nervous. In a few minutes, he’d walk across the stage and accept his Master of Social Work diploma. But that was not his main concern. He felt in his pocket for the... More
Dr. Okuda Shares her Philosophy on Field/Practicum Education in Social Work with International Audience
Prof. Kanako Okuda from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently delivered an international presentation on evolving field/practicum education practices in social work education in the United States, hosted by the Kawasaki Branch of the Kanagawa Prefecture Association of Psychiatric Social Workers in Japan. Her presentation, “The Role and Education... More
BUSSW Dean Barbara Jones Convenes Palliative Care Social Work Leaders at National 2025 Summit
As the U.S. healthcare system grapples with rising complexity and unmet needs in serious illness care, palliative care social workers play a vital—yet often overlooked—role in addressing the emotional, social, and systemic challenges patients and families face. Shaping the Future: Advancing Palliative Social Work Summit, a national convening held recently on... More
The Network: Building a Stronger Workforce for Aging and Disabled Care with CADER
As a leader in workforce empowerment, the Center for Aging & Disability & Education & Research (CADER) is helping to reshape aging care to create lasting, systemic change. Prof. Bronwyn Keefe, director of CADER at BUSSW, is leading the effort to build a stronger, more confident workforce through strategic partnerships... More
Yahoo Finance: Prof. Acevedo-Garcia Discusses Inequities in the GOP’s Child Tax Credit Policy
In a story on Yahoo Finance, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) provision within the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is examined and while it may seem to benefit families, it provides little appeal for low-income, mixed-status, immigrant families who will see minimal relief and even less inclusion. The new... More