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Giddy: Prof. Gómez Explains Why Men of Color Are Excluded When Discussing Sexual Abuse Survivors
While a quarter of men in the United States have experienced some form of sexual violence, societal expectations of masculinity often prevent survivors from getting the help they need to heal. Even discussions that do include male sexual assault survivors tend to only focus on the experiences of white men... More
CISWH: Partner School, University of Global Health Equity, Launches New Student Program in Rwanda
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, a partner of the Center for Innovation in Social Work in Health at BUSSW, opened applications for a new program for international students in social work, public health, and related fields. Over three weeks, students will earn a certificate by participating... More
2022 BRIDGE & MSW Pathway Graduates Celebrated at Ceremony Featuring Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) celebrated its BRIDGE and MSW Pathway program graduates at a reception and ceremony at the George Sherman Union Terrace Lounge on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The ceremony featured a special address from Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara, as well as remarks from Pathway... More
Prof. Gómez Shares Expertise on Institutions’ Responsibility to Black Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), recently shared her expertise in sexual trauma and institutional courage at events hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and McLean Hospital, a global leader in psychiatric care. In both talks, More
The Center for Aging & Disability Research & Education Helps Boston Firefighter Serve Community
Abdul Jabbar Muhammad, a Boston firefighter known to many as Brother Jabbar, was so motivated to bring change to his community, he completed three certificate courses from The BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) so he could better understand the behavioral health needs of those he encountered on the job. More
Four BUSSW Faculty Awarded Research Funding Through New Small Grants Program
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) has launched a small grants program that will provide up to $10,000 in grant funding to its faculty each academic year. The School awarded funding to three studies in its inaugural year: a review on the impact of eviction on economic well-being, a study... More
Science: Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez Explains Patterns of Inequality in Standardized Testing
Standardized testing has increasingly been scrutinized as part of the education application review process, and many universities have opted to drop requirements for test scores. While the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) can determine admission decisions for graduate degrees, the test requires hours of studying, payment to take the test, transportation... More
Prof. Sprague Martinez & Colleagues Advocate for Anti-Racist & Anti-Oppressive Research Practices
Little progress has been made to confront racism in research, despite recent calls perpetuated by the racial reckoning of 2020. In an article for The University of Chicago Press, authors including BU School of Social Work Prof. Linda Sprague Martinez say that solving this problem starts with building better anti-racist... More
Prof. Margaret Lombe Shares Expertise on Gender-Based Violence at National Center for PTSD
BU School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Prof. Margaret Lombe presented her research on women’s health outcomes in conflict settings as part of the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) lecture series. “From a global social justice perspective, there’s a lack of attention on... More
11/29: BUSSW Students & Faculty Respond to Midterm Elections at Virtual Event
The Macro Practice Department at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will host a virtual event to discuss the midterm election results and their implications for social workers. All Boston University students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The event, titled “Following Midterm Elections: Social Work, Civic Engagement, and... More