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CISWH News: Prof. Jorge Delva Calls for More Actionable Social Work Research
In a recent interview, Prof. Jorge Delva from BU School of Social Work – and former director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BUSSW* – shared his thoughts on a research paper he co-authored on the topic of actionable social work research. He explained... More
Prof. Williams Explores Role of Political Cartoons in Black Religious & Cultural Movements
The relationship to different geographies – and migration between them – is an essential component of Black history and culture in the United States. In an article published in Southern Cultures, Darien Alexander Williams, assistant professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), explores how Black Americans used newspaper networks and political... More
BUSSW Creates New Administrative Leadership Roles Focused on Inclusion, Equity and Unity Across MSW Programs
Committed to transformative education, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) has created two new positions to better support MSW students throughout their educational journey. Sonia Mee will take on the inaugural role of senior assistant dean of programs and digital education and Lyndsey McMahan, PhD, has been named the first... More
The 19th: Prof. Jacobson López Discusses O’Shae Sibley Tragedy & Historical Discrimination Against Black LGBTQ Adults
While popular culture has begun to celebrate Black gay, bisexual, or queer identified men, the recent murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley shows the dangers Black LGBTQ individuals face outside of curated spaces. Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work spoke to The 19th about the long history... More
Profs. Muroff & Keefe Deliver New Blended Hoarding Training to Boston City Employees
Hoarding disorder is a serious behavioral issue that affects millions of individuals. However, it wasn't well understood until the 1990s when researchers including Gail Steketee, the former dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), led systematic studies that dispelled early conceptions of the condition. Since then, research on... More
BUSSW Researchers Find Opportunities for Social Work & Race Equity in the Youth Workforce Development Field
A large body of research shows opportunities to engage in the workforce are essential for young people and their communities. The youth workforce development field serves this need, connecting young people with job training, employment, and more. In two recently published articles, researchers at Boston University examined how these systems... More
Prof. Copeland Shares Antiracist Education Expertise at International Conference
Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work recently gave a digital presentation on antiracist education at the international conference, “Literacies and Educational Changes: Rediscussing Digital Learning, Neoliberalism, and Post-Pandemic Policies” in São Paulo, Brazil. Sharing his expertise internationally is an important step in addressing racism on a global... More
BUSSW Conducts National Search for Macro Social Work Faculty
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is conducting a national search for two positions in macro social work: an associate professor with tenure, and a non-tenure track clinical assistant professor. We invite persons with a strong commitment to justice-based practice, scholarship, and teaching in macro social work to apply to... More
Program Co-Director Claudio Martinez & Local Journalist Awarded Funding for News Outlet Serving Communities of Color
Claudio Martinez, a program co-director at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is teaming up with journalist Yawu Miller to develop a news outlet that fills a critical information gap for communities of color in the Greater Boston area. Their outlet will focus on community issues including politics, public policy, More
Prof. Hahm Co-Authors Study Showing Impact of Secondhand Discrimination on Asian American Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and mental health practitioners have sought to address how the crimes affect the Asian American community. While first-hand racism is shown to negatively impact a survivor’s mental health, the impact of vicarious or “secondhand” discrimination... More