U.S. News: An Opinion Piece from Professor Miller Makes Clear, “Hunger Doesn’t Pause for Politics”
An article from Professor Dan Miller at Boston University School of Social Work reminds us that the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits reveals how fragile America’s social safety net has become.
Dr. Dan Miller Promoted to Professor at BU School of Social Work
BU School of Social Work is thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel P. Miller has been promoted to professor. Miller is a dedicated scholar committed to advancing the well-being of children and families through impactful social policy research. He focuses on investigating the relationships between policies and the health, economic, and social welfare of children […]
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 […]
The Boston Globe: Professor Miller Discusses New Co-Op’s Effect on Food Insecure Households
After spending decades as a “food desert” with little-to-no access to healthy grocery shopping options, Dorchester, Mass. is slated to open a food co-op staffed by local residents. Professor Dan Miller from BU School of Social Work recently talked to The Boston Globe about the impact the new business will have on the community, and […]
Medical News Today: Professor Miller on Food Insufficiency & Cognitive Decline
In an article by Medical News Today, Daniel P. Miller, an associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), weighs in on a recent study about the relationship between food insufficiency and cognitive decline among older adults. The study found that food insufficiency among older adults was linked to cognitive declines, and that these […]
Professor Miller & Sprague Martinez Selected as Society of Social Work & Research Fellows
The Society of Social Work and Research (SSWR) inducted Professor Daniel P. Miller and Linda Sprague Martinez as Fellows in 2022 and 2023 respectively. This fellowship recognizes individuals who make significant service contributions to the Society for Social Work Research every year and their commitment to SSWR’s goal of a more equitable society. Professor Miller […]
BUSSW Faculty, Students & Alums Share Expertise at 2023 SSWR Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty, students and alumni will showcase a broad variety of research and perspectives on Jan. 11-15, 2023, at the annual conference for the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Held virtually and in-person in Phoenix, Ariz., the conference’s extensive programming features more than 30 presentations and discussions […]
Professor Miller Leads Study Linking SNAP Program to Better Participant Health
According to the Stanford University Press, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has lifted more Americans out of poverty than any other means-tested program. However, too little is understood about the far-reaching effects of the program beyond food security. To better understand the unintended ramifications of SNAP, BU School of Social Work Professor Dan Miller […]
CNN: Professor Dan Miller Shares Expertise on USDA’s Federal Hunger Report
As the USDA released its annual federal hunger report, BUSSW Professor Dan Miller shares his expertise on the impact of the enhanced child tax credit for 2021 on food insecurity. Excerpt from “More children faced food insecurity last year during pandemic” by Tami Luhby: Lawmakers should do more to address hunger in America, especially now […]
Professor Miller Addresses the Urgent Need for Action on Food Insecurity in the U.S.
According to BUSSW Associate Professor Daniel P. Miller, “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about renewed attention to food insecurity, which even before this recent crisis was a persistent social problem. Though official data have not yet been released, all signs point to dramatic increases in food insecurity and other types of poverty and hardship in […]