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BU Today: Prof. Williams Shares Expertise on Long-Term Solutions to Natural Disasters
In light of recent natural disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires, policy makers in the U.S. are looking for effective ways to enhance climate change preparedness. Prof. Darien Alexander Williams from BU School of Social Work explains that this work involves systemic changes, including rethinking land development and considering climate... More
Renowned Researcher Dr. Acevedo-Garcia and Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Join BU School of Social Work
Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, PhD, MPA-URP, a renowned researcher of child health equity and social policy, and director of the newly created Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD), joins Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) in January 2025. IECOHD is a multimillion-dollar research institute and is home to... More
Prof. Hahm Inducted into American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) professor and associate dean of research, will be inducted into The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) at a reception on Saturday, January 18, 2025, during the upcoming Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference in... More
Kim Hokanson Appointed to NASW’s National PACE Board of Trustees
Kim Hokanson, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), has been appointed to the National Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Board of Trustees at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This new role reflects her deep commitment to shaping policies that advance social and economic justice. PACE... More
BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2025 Annual Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference held in Seattle, Washington, January 15-19, 2025. BUSSW faculty, doctoral students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, More
UK Channel 4 News: Alum Christina Bethke (SSW’05, SPH’06) Speaks on Behalf of WHO about Closing the Syria Funding Gap
Christina Bethke (SSW’05, SPH’06), emergency response deputy at the World Health Organization (WHO) and BU School of Social Work alum, underscored Syria’s worsening health crisis following the country’s recent regime collapse. In an interview with UK’s Channel 4 News, she shared that over 15 million people need aid, many hospitals... More
Latin Times: Prof. López Recommends Steps for Undocumented Migrants Prior to Trump’s Presidential Term
As president elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in the coming weeks, experts urge undocumented migrants to plan for possible mass deportations from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Prof. Luz López, a researcher focused on immigrant issues from BU School of Social Work, shared steps individuals and families can... More
BUSSW Community Presents Research at Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa
Researchers from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) recently showcased their expertise at the Early Childhood Development & Education Conference in Lesotho, Southern Africa, underscoring the school’s commitment to addressing global challenges throughresearch, education, and partnerships. Prof. Ruth Paris and Mihoko Maru (PhD’20), an alum and research associate at the... More
BU Today: Prof. Hahm Shares Perspective on South Korea’s Political Challenges
On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, marking the first such declaration since 1979. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work shared an opinion piece that this event is a stark reminder that democracy is fragile and must be actively... More
Prof. Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and... More