New BUSSW Chapter Examines Barriers Facing Gay and Bisexual Black and Latino Sexual Assault Survivors
Published in “The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems,” the chapter was co-authored by BUSSW Professors Daniel Jacobson López and Jorge Delva.
USA Today: Professor Jacobson López Shares Expertise on Impending Supreme Court Case Determining Access to Preventative HIV Care
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Becerra v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that employers provide health insurance coverage for preventive services, including HIV-prevention drugs like PrEP. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it could allow employers to deny coverage for preventative medication based […]
Yale Awards Funding to Professor Jacobson López for Pilot Project at its Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS
Dr. Daniel Jacobson López, assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), received a pilot award from Yale University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA) to conduct new research that will improve medical care for Black men who have experienced sexual assault. The project is focused on identifying the medical concerns of […]
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 […]
Professor Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and CEO of Fathers’ Uplift, have […]
BU CISS Highlights Research by Professor Alvarez-Hernandez & Jacobson López that Advances LGBTQIA+ Health
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance use disorders, and barriers to accessing care, a fact that is often misunderstood by healthcare providers. To educate the healthcare industry and increase more inclusive, sensitive, and effective care for queer communities, Profs. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez and Daniel […]
Professor Jacobson López Inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame at University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice recently inducted Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work into their Alumni Hall of Fame. The honor is given to graduates who have shown significant efforts in teaching, writing, research, service, or program development. “I am beyond thrilled, honored, and humbled to […]
11/16: Professor Jacobson López Shares Expertise on Preventing & Addressing Sexual Assault of LGBTQ+ Students of Color
Professor Danny Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work will give a lecture on sexual assault for the BU Student Government and Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP) to help change the narrative around LGBTQ+ students of color. The talk, “Too Often Silenced: Experiences of Reporting and Considerations for LGBT Sexual Assault Survivors of Color” will […]
Professor Jacobson López Joins Taskforce Combating Gender-Based Violence
Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work, an expert in addressing sexual violence against marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people of color, was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Task Force at San Diego State University (SDSU) by University President Dr. Adela de la Torre. The taskforce was created to provide recommendations […]
The 19th: Professor Jacobson López Discusses O’Shae Sibley Tragedy & Historical Discrimination Against Black LGBTQ Adults
While popular culture has begun to celebrate Black gay, bisexual, or queer identified men, the recent murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley shows the dangers Black LGBTQ individuals face outside of curated spaces. Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work spoke to The 19th about the long history of violence against Black queer […]