Colorado Public Radio: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Weighs in on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Conversion Therapy Ban
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez, whose research focuses on the mental health impacts of harmful clinical practices, underscored the potential risks for vulnerable youth.
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Highlights Latine LGBTQ+ Voices Through HIV Exhibit
“A Photovoice Project on Social Support Among Latinx LGBTQ+ Individuals Living with HIV,” is a community-centered way to describe, document, and increase understanding.
The Sewers of Paris Podcast: BUSSW Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Explores Drag, Queer Identity, and Community Care Podcast Interview
Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work recently appeared on The Sewers of Paris podcast to discuss his book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, which shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas. On the […]
Photo Gallery: “See Me!” Book Launch Celebrates Voices of Gay & Trans Latino Men in South Texas
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) hosted a special book launch event to celebrate the publication of See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, a collaboration between BUSSW faculty member Dr. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez and photographer Nys Sanchez. Held at BU’s Howard Thurman Center on Feb. […]
CNN: Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Shares Expertise on Trans Immigrant Risk Factors from Trump Policies
Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for CNN, Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]
2/11: See Me! A Conversation with Author & BUSSW Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez
Thank you to everyone who joined this incredible event! If you weren’t able to attend, you can still get a copy of the book – in print or online. Download the digital version from Boston University Libraries (free) Purchase the print book [Edited Feb. 11, 2025] In our current climate, it is more important than […]
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Publishes Stories of Gay & Trans Men in South Texas in New Book, “See Me!”
Assistant Professor Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas in his new book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas. Using a combination of written personal accounts and […]
BUSSW Students Learn to Advocate for Queer Immigrants & Refugees from the LGBT Asylum Task Force
In the United States, asylum seekers are often legally unable to work for up to two years after their arrival. This restriction can make an already vulnerable population dependent on limited resources, with many negative effects on their health and wellbeing. Marginalized groups, like LGBTQ+ people, are especially at risk. BU School of Social Work […]
BUSSW at CSWE 2024: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Present at Nation’s Leading Social Work Education Conference, Oct. 24-27
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational advancements to a national audience of social work educators at the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Held October 24-27, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., the annual conference is the […]
10/11: Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Leads Talk on “Coming Out” as LGBTQIA+ Latine
Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), will explore the complexities of “coming out” for Latine communities at a virtual presentation hosted by BU’s LGTBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff. His talk, “Coming Out and Pushing Forward: Learning From LGBTQIA+ Latines,” is part of the center’s LGBTQIA+ Scholar […]