Faculty: Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez

Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Reveals the Hidden Potential of Creative Writing for Qualitative Research

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Novice and seasoned academics alike can lose sight of writing’s contribution to the research process. Undervaluing writing in this way can lead to stale and oppressive research practices. To counter this trend, Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from BU School of Social Work encourages academics to unlock new possibilities in qualitative research through creative writing. “Writing is […]

Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez Joins BUSSW Faculty as Assistant Professor

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Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez will join Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) as a tenure-track assistant professor beginning July 1, 2023. A licensed clinical social worker and scholar, Alvarez-Hernandez’s research is focused on the well-being of Latinx, LGBTQ+, and immigrant and refugee communities with particular attention to the experiences of people living at the intersections […]