Abdul Jabbar Muhammad (MSW’25) talked to BU’s Bostonia about his experiences as a firefighter and how they shaped his decision to pursue certification from the Center for Aging Education & Research (CADER) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW). After completing CADER courses, Muhammad enrolled in the School’s MSW Pathways onboarding program before starting his […]
Nikki Haley’s latest ad campaign targets President Biden and former President Trump, depicting them as “Grumpy Old Men.” The campaign aims to highlight similarities between the two rivals while questioning their mental fitness, but some may view it as ageist. In an interview with BU Today, Prof. Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work […]
On January 1, 2024, a new leadership team for the alumni association board began its term at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW). Angela Yarde (SSW ’97) takes on the role of president and Kristina Whiton-O’Brien (SSW ‘95) was named vice president. Past president Dan Do (SSW ‘13, SPH ‘14, SSW ‘24) will continue […]
Women refugees are at higher risk of gender-based violence, but the United Nations and other global organizations fail to support these vulnerable groups as much as they should. Prof. Margaret Lombe from BU School of Social Work, an expert in the refugee human rights crisis, talked to The Brink about advising the UN on the […]