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BUSSW at CSWE 2024: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Present at Nation’s Leading Social Work Education Conference, Oct. 24-27
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational advancements to a national audience of social work educators at the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Held October 24-27, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., the... More
Watch The 2024 Alumni Association Awards
The 2024 Alumni Association Awards, hosted by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) and the school’s Alumni Association Board, took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the BU Photonics Center. Watch the recording to relive our celebration of the 2024 award winners and hear from featured speaker Marylou... More
BU Today: Dean Jones Shares the Question She’d Like to Ask Presidential Candidates Harris & Trump
BU Today asked subject matter experts from across Boston University what question they’d like to ask presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Dean Barbara Jones from BU School of Social Work asked, “What is your plan to expand mental and behavioral healthcare access for all?” and explained why this... More
BUSSW Alum Mia Ocean (PhD’15) Influences California Financial Aid Policy that Promotes More Equitable Access to Education
Education opens doors to better career prospects, higher income, and personal development, allowing people to break cycles of poverty and inequality. However, many students from low-income backgrounds rely on financial aid to achieve their education goals and they are more vulnerable to losing that aid for a wider variety of... More
STAT: Gavin Fraser (MSW’25) Advocates for Better Transgender and Gender Diverse Maternal Health Care
Healthcare often marginalizes transgender and gender diverse (TGD) birthing people, leading to inadequate or even harmful prenatal care. In an opinion piece for STAT, MSW student and research assistant Gavin Fraser (MSW’25) from BU School of Social Work shares their birthing experience and reports on the medical realities for TGD... More
Prof. Gómez Presents at International Summit on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma
Sharing innovations for treating trauma can address gaps in traditional therapy, reduce trauma’s long-term effects, and empower survivors. As part of this work, Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work shared her expertise across three invited presentations at the San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse, &... More
Prof. Williams Joins “Mapping Malcolm” Co-Contributors at New York Book Launch Event
Assistant Professor Darien Alexander Williams of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) joined a dynamic group of scholars, writers and artists at a launch event for Mapping Malcolm, a new book featuring an essay by Williams that explores the legacy of Malcolm X. The launch event included a panel discussion... More
How We Can Heal Podcast: Prof. Gómez Shares Expertise on Creating a Safe, Healthy World for Black Women & Girls
Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work returned to the How We Can Heal podcast a year after publishing her book, “The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women and Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse.” This marks her third appearance on the show, where... More
The 2024 BUSSW Alumni Association Awards Celebrates Five Community Members: Photo Gallery
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) honored five members of the school community on Saturday, September 28 at the 2024 Alumni Association Awards, held during BU Alumni Weekend at the BU Photonics Center. The event featured guest speaker Marylou Sudders (SSW’78), former Mass. secretary of Health and Human Services... More
Business Insider: Prof. Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Big Sisters Shouldering More Family Responsibilities than Other Siblings
"Eldest-daughter syndrome," or additional familial responsibilities placed on firstborn daughters, can lead to stress, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries in the moment and later in life. Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing from BU School of Social Work spoke to Business Insider on the importance of balancing big sister responsibilities with their own... More