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.
BUSSW faculty and Social Workers Testify on behalf of The SUPER Act
Recently, Prof. Jorge Delva from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and social workers across the state of Massachusetts recently testified on behalf of The SUPER Act (S.218/H.1423). The SUPER Act is focused on strengthening the social work field by removing barriers to entry, incentivizing professionals in the field, and building a more robust workforce […]
CISWH News: Professor Jorge Delva Calls for More Actionable Social Work Research
In a recent interview, Professor Jorge Delva from BU School of Social Work – and former director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BUSSW* – shared his thoughts on a research paper he co-authored on the topic of actionable social work research. He explained that after earning a seat […]
Dean’s Message: Supreme Court Decision on the Use of Race in Admission Decisions
Dear BUSSW Community, By now you may have heard about the Supreme Court’s decision today, June 29, 2023, regarding the use of race in considering applicants’ admission to colleges and universities. This is deeply disappointing news and one that is a set back and at odds with the values and mission of BU and our […]
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 […]
2022 BRIDGE & MSW Pathway Graduates Celebrated at Ceremony Featuring Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) celebrated its BRIDGE and MSW Pathway program graduates at a reception and ceremony at the George Sherman Union Terrace Lounge on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The ceremony featured a special address from Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara, as well as remarks from Pathway co-directors Dean Jorge Delva and […]
Dean Delva Calls on Social Workers to Use Knowledge for Change in SSWR Article Coauthored by Laura S. Abrams
Dean Jorge Delva of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) and Laura S. Abrams of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs take an in-depth look at the opportunities and obligations of social work research in the latest issue of the Journal of the Society for Social Work & Research. Based on Dean Delva’s […]
10/3: Dean Delva & Dir. Diane Crowley Speak at “Get Out The Vote” Virtual Event
Dean Jorge Delva and Diane Crowley, lecturer and director of the Fall River campus, share their experiences bringing voter registration to Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) at a virtual panel discussion on supporting civic engagement on campus and beyond. The event is hosted by Voting Is Social Work and features social work deans […]
BUSSW Launches MSW Pathway Program to Increase Diversity in the Social Work Field
As part of its mission to advance equity and accessibility in social work education, BU School of Social Work has designed a free Master of Social Work (MSW) pre-admission support program for individuals from historically underrepresented communities — with a goal to improve the cultural competency of the social services workforce. The MSW Pathway Program […]
Dean Delva Elected to NASW-MA Board
Dean Jorge Delva of Boston University School of Social Work has been elected to the board of the National Association of Social Workers’ Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA), the local branch of the nation’s largest membership organization of professional social workers. His term begins on July 1, 2022. As an NASW-MA board member, Delva will be an […]