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Prof. Gómez Publishes Book on Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory
What is cultural betrayal, and how does it affect Black women and girls who have survived sexual abuse? Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), delivers an in-depth exploration of the topic in a new book published by the American Psychological Association. Titled... More
Yibin Yang (PhD’26) Wins CSWE Award for Article on Refugees with Disabilities
Yibin Yang (PhD’26) from BU School of Social Work was recently awarded the Disability Manuscript Award for his co-authored article on disability research. The award, given by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), recognizes work that has made significant contributions to the disability field and social work education. The article, More
The Boston Globe: Prof. Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise on Rising Student Anxiety & Depression
Since the pandemic, reports of student anxiety and depression have risen nearly 10%. In response, schools are expanding their mental health offerings, as well as rethinking the way they are delivered. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work recently talked to the Boston Globe about holistic ways... More
Prof. Paris Shares Expertise at International Conference on Infant Mental Health
Professor Ruth Paris joins international experts at the 18th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) being held July 15-19, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Prof. Paris will share her expertise through presentations on the following topics: Exploring attachment style, reflective functioning and mental health for pregnant... More
Prof. Sprague Martinez Moderates NASEM Panel on Long COVID
Linda Sprague Martinez, associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), moderated a panel for a two-day national symposium on long Covid hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). Prof. Sprague Martinez’s session focused on less-studied long COVID symptoms and gaps in evidence. The session... More
Incoming Dean Barbara Jones Receives Quality of Life Award from Association of Oncology Social Work
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) presented its 2023 Quality of Life in Cancer Care Award to Barbara Jones, PhD, MSW, the incoming dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW). The award recognizes her contributions and dedication to quality-of-life care for cancer survivors. As the award recipient, Jones... More
BUSSW Lecturer Appointed Vice President of Policy and Government Relations for Jumpstart
Kate Warren Barnes, a lecturer at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), will join the early education organization Jumpstart for Young Children as its vice president of policy and government relations. In the role, she will spearhead the organization’s policy and advocacy initiatives, working at federal, state and local... More
Love Letters to the LGBTQIA+ Community Project
In celebration and recognition of Pride Month and eternal LGBTQIA+ pride, we dedicate these love letters of support and affirmation to you – our LGBTQIA+ friends, students, colleagues, family members, and peers. We write these letters to let you know that you are welcome, needed, valued, respected, and honored, and we... More
Dean’s Message: Supreme Court Decision on the Use of Race in Admission Decisions
Dear BUSSW Community, By now you may have heard about the Supreme Court’s decision today, June 29, 2023, regarding the use of race in considering applicants’ admission to colleges and universities. This is deeply disappointing news and one that is a set back and at odds with the values and mission... More
CISWH News: Dr. Tami Gouveia Named Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health
Dr. Tami Gouveia, a veteran public health social worker and former Massachusetts state representative, will join the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) as its new director beginning July 1, 2023. With over two decades of policymaking and operational leadership, More