University of Hawai’i Alumni: Dean Delva Brings Hawaiian Culture to Social Work
As the Dean of BU School of Social Work, Jorge Delva has prioritized social and racial justice through his support for initiatives such as the Equity & Inclusion Committee and the school’s strategic plan. However, much of his experience can be traced back to his education in Hawai’i, where much of social work practice did […]
Professor Jorge Delva Steps Down as Dean of BU School of Social Work in 2023; Returns to Faculty
Professor Jorge Delva, dean of the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) since January 2018, and director and Paul Farmer Professor at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH), announced he will step down from both his leadership roles at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 academic year and join the faculty […]
Dean Delva Joins Post-Incarceration Project Supporting Rehabilitation for Chilean Inmates
Dean Jorge Delva of Boston University School of Social Work will serve as a consultant on an international post-incarceration project designed to support the successful social reintegration of formerly incarcerated people in Chile, his home country. The project, funded by Chile’s Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge & Innovation, is led by Guillermo Sanhueza, associate professor […]
1/16: Dean Delva Selected to Present at Top Social Work Research Conference
Dean Jorge Delva, a nationally recognized expert on substance use disorders and ethnic health inequities, has been selected to deliver a keynote speech at the Society for Social Work Research’s 2022 Annual Conference, “Social Work Science for Racial, Social, & Political Justice.” He will present the Aaron Rosen Lecture, sponsored by the Brown School at […]
12/9: Jorge Delva Among Five BU Deans Discussing University Policy at CTSI Panel Event
The Boston University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is hosting a virtual panel event on December 9th featuring deans from five Boston University schools and colleges: Jorge Delva, BU School of Social Work Karen Antman, BU School of Medicine David Chard, BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Sandro Galea, BU School of […]
10/22: Dean Jorge Delva Joins SSWR Panel for Navigating the Academic Job Market
BU School of Social Work Dean Jorge Delva will join a panel of academic leaders across the country to address academic job hunting and employment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the Recording Date & Location Friday, October 22, 2021 | Virtual Webinar Learn More About Dean Delva
BUSSW & BCSSW Present Events in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Part of the Grand Challenges for Social Work Initiative
The BU and BC Schools of Social Work will partner in honor of Hispanic Heritage with two compelling virtual events, part of the Grand Challenges for Social Work Initiative, a groundbreaking effort to champion social progress powered by science, and a call to action for all of us to work together to tackle our nation’s […]
Dean Delva Joins Expert Panel: “Addressing Social Needs to Improve Health” Hosted by UPenn Health Economics Institute, 3/5
Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, “Addressing Social Needs to Improve Health” is a virtual conversation with BU School of Social Work dean Jorge Delva, Caroline Fichtenberg and Kathleen Noonan, moderated by Rachel Werner. Dean Jorge Delva is a nationally recognized expert on substance use disorders and ethnic health […]
11/17, Webinar – “Taking Action for Health Equity: A Post-Election Analysis,” Hosted by CISWH
Taking Action for Health Equity: A Post-Election Analysis Tuesday, November 17, 5:30–7:00 PM (ET) Zoom Webinar Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers – MA Chapter Carlene Pavlos, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Public Health Association Jorge Delva, Boston University School of Social Work Dean, Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health Director, and Paul Farmer Professor (moderator) […]
8/18: Dean Delva in NASW-MA’s ‘Toward Anti-Racism’
BUSSW dean Jorge Delva joins other leaders of social work education at “Moving Toward Anti-Racism: Convening on Racial Justice.” The day-long virtual conference, hosted by the National Association of Social Workers’ Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA), is designed to help social work institutions practice their commitment to antiracism. In addition to a panel discussion featuring Dean Delva, […]