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PhD Student Emily Lamunu Presents Antiretroviral Therapy Proposal in AJPH Student Think Tank Art Show
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) doctoral candidate Emily Lamunu presented her digital illustration of a proposed antiretroviral therapy (ART) application at the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) 2024 Student Think Tank Art Show held at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting recently in Minneapolis, Minn. The illustration, titled “MYART 4... More
BU Today: BUSSW Lecturer Jeff Chin Shares What Veterans Day Means to Him
To honor Veterans Day, BU Today invited members of the Boston University community who are veterans or active-duty soldiers to share what the holiday means to them. Jeff Chin, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, spoke about the importance... More
11/21: Lecturer Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff (PhD’23) Invited to Present Keynote Speech at Int’l Public Policy Forum in Brazil
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) lecturer and alum Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff (PhD’23) will be the keynote speaker at an international public policy symposium taking place in Vitória, Brazil, Nov. 21-23. In her presentation, “Building Healthy Communities: The Global is Local,” Dr. Brinkerhoff will explore migration, particularly, Brazilian migration to Massachusetts;... More
Remembering BUSSW Professor Emerita and Alum Mildred “Millie” (Roblin) Flashman (‘45)
BU School of Social Work is sad to share the news that trailblazing alum and emerita professor Millie Flashman passed away recently at the age of 102. Millie Flashman grew up in Boston and attended Girls Latin School ‘39, Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters ‘43, and Boston... More
New Security Beat: Dir. Lyndsey McMahan Shares How NGOs Can Provide More Sustainable Outcomes
By focusing only on short-term data, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) often miss the real, long-term benefits that matter to the local communities they serve. Lyndsey McMahan, director of inclusive pedagogy at BU School of Social Work, explains in a blog post how adapting evaluations to be more flexible and culturally relevant... More
Profs. Gonyea & Melekis (PhD’11) Share Expertise on Older Women Experiencing Homelessness
The growing number of women experiencing housing instability in later life calls for a re-evaluation of their unique needs and struggles. Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work and Prof. Kelly Melekis (PhD’11) from the University of Vermont delivered a talk at the 14th International Conference on Aging and... More
Doctoral Candidate Megan Nizza Awarded Pre-Dissertation Fellowship by Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
Megan Nizza, LMSW, a doctoral candidate at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) received a coveted Pre-Dissertation Fellowship by the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) in recognition of her commitment to advancing research in aging and social work intervention practices. One of only ten emerging scholars selected... More
Remembering BUSSW Professor Emerita Linda Kay Jones
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) lost an amazing community member with the unexpected passing of Linda Kay (Huff) Jones on September 29, 2024. Born in 1944, Kay attended American University in Washington D.C. and spent her life in service to others. As an AmericaCorps VISTA volunteer, she worked in inner-city... More
Photo Gallery: Connections Matter Panel Discussion & Networking Event
On Oct. 4, 2024, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers (GBABSW) presented an informative panel discussion about the importance of making connections, featuring guest speaker Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, 14th president and immediate past president of the National Association of... More
Prof. Gómez Shares Expertise at Conference on Dissociative Identity Disorder
People from marginalized communities with mental health difficulties often struggle to access culturally relevant treatment. At a recent conference, Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from Boston University School of Social Work highlighted how systemic oppression and cultural betrayal play critical roles in shaping the experiences of women and girls of color... More