U.S. News & World Report: Professor Bronwyn Keefe Shares Expertise on Affordable Summer Activities for Retirees
Senior centers, the article suggests, are one of the most accessible and affordable resources available to retirees looking to stay engaged.
1/29: BUSSW Faculty Explore Impact of Social Policies Throughout Lifetime at Research on Tap
Four faculty members from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise at a panel event on the impact of social policies throughout a person’s lifetime. Produced by BU’s Office of Research as part of its Research on Tap series, “How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age,” brings […]
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, disseminating new findings that […]
Bronwyn Keefe Promoted to Research Associate Professor
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that Bronwyn Keefe has been promoted to the rank of research associate professor, a testament to her longstanding contributions to the school and to the fields of social work and aging. Prof. Keefe is also assistant dean of workforce & professional development at the […]
Parade: Professor Keefe, CADER Director, Shares Expertise on Battling Loneliness as We Age
Research shows that loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern that peaks in young adulthood and old age, and the rate of loneliness has increased in the last five years. While young adults experience high levels of loneliness due to life transitions exacerbated by the digital age’s constant connectivity and comparison culture, older adults may face loneliness […]
4/9: Professor Keefe & Muroff Present at BU Digital Learning & Innovation Faculty Forum
Professor Bronwyn Keefe and Jordana Muroff from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present, “Experiential Learning: Simulations, Case Studies, and Computer Science Projects” at the annual Faculty Forum from BU Digital Learning & Innovation (DLI). The presentation is based on the Home Safety Training Project, a collaboration between BUSSW and BU’s Sargent College. Several […]
LA Times: Professor Keefe Calls Out Nikki Haley’s “Grumpy Old Men” Campaign for Ageism
Nikki Haley’s viral “Grumpy Old Men” campaign pokes fun at the ages of President Biden and former President Trump, causing many to question whether these tactics are ageist. Professor Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work shared her expertise on why society considers mocking the aging socially acceptable, but previous attacks on people with […]
BU Today: Professor Keefe Uses Her Aging Expertise to Analyze Nikki Haley’s “Grumpy Old Men” Campaign
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, Professor Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work […]
Professor Muroff, Keefe, & BU Colleagues Receive Grant to Develop Simulation Training for Conducting Home Assessments
Home visits are a key part of being a health and social service professional. However, graduate students often do not receive hands-on, interprofessional learning in class to prepare them for home assessments at field placements or after graduation. To address this, Professor Jordana Muroff and Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and […]
Professor Muroff & Keefe Deliver New Blended Hoarding Training to Boston City Employees
Hoarding disorder is a serious behavioral issue that affects millions of individuals. However, it wasn’t well understood until the 1990s when researchers including Gail Steketee, the former dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), led systematic studies that dispelled early conceptions of the condition. Since then, research on hoarding has grown significantly thanks […]