Student Voices
BUSSW MSW Student Vanessa Galeana Featured in BU Center for Career Development Spotlight
The story highlights Galeana's path from education and youth development into social work, her focus on the juvenile justice system, and her upcoming practicum with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. More
Florida Times-Union: BUSSW Student Challenges Misinformation about Immigration and the Opioid Crisis in OpEd
By connecting policy decisions to real-world impacts, Brooke Long demonstrates how evidence-based research can challenge misinformation and reframe public understanding. More
Student Spotlight: Finding Purpose Through Healing – A Student’s Journey to Social Work
Marcus S. shares how personal challenges shaped his journey and helped him discover his passions through self-kindness and wellness. More
Student Spotlight: Discovering Social Work
MaTaeya M. highlights how BUSSW’s discussion-based learning and engagement with complex, real-world issues have broadened her perspective, challenging her to think critically about societal systems and better preparing her for meaningful work in the field. More
Student Spotlight: Bridging Faith and Therapy
Antonio T. emphasizes that social work bridges faith and mental health by promoting culturally responsive education, expanding access to care, and reducing stigma through more open, informed community conversations. More
Student Spotlight: Chasing Change
Kate Glynn is a dedicated advocate for reproductive justice, working to advance equity through policy, education, and systems-level change. More
Student Spotlight: Striking the Macro & Clinical Balance
Jessica Paredes’ passion for macro social work leads to developing the tools to drive systemic change while staying connected to her clinical roots. More
Innovate@BU Spotlights MSW Student Jamila Peguero’s Justice-Focused Innovation
A first-generation college and graduate student at BUSSW, Jamila Peguero shifts gears to rethink social work impact in homelessness, poverty, and racism. More
Student Spotlight: Experiencing Social Work Abroad
Dayomi D. shares how her hospitality studies at BU and a pivotal encounter with a social worker led her to pursue an MSW. More
BU Today: BUSSW Student Tackles Textile Waste with Sustainable Solution
Maria Gorret Nampiima (STH’26, SSW’26) is featured in BU Today for her innovative program changing textile waste into community care. More
Student Spotlight: Creating an Impact on Queer & Non-Binary Youth
Inspired by their own experiences in therapy, Vincent hopes to become the kind of provider they once needed and to create safe, supportive spaces for queer youth. More
PhD Candidate Mohit Tamta Recognized for Research
Doctoral candidate Mohit Tamta focuses on cross-national research on housing insecurity, urban poverty, and health disparities among marginalized communities in India and the United States. More
Student Spotlight: Learning from the ‘Littles’
Kristi D. shares how her undergraduate experience sparked an unexpected passion for social work, highlighting learning and a diverse cohort. More
PhD Candidate Lea Vugić Earns National Recognition
PhD Candidate Lea Vugić received an Honorable Mention Doctoral Award for the 2025 Grand Challenges in Social Work to Achieve Equal Opportunity and Justice. More
Student Spotlight: Using Social Work for Justice
Charlotte G. combines her passion for juvenile justice with a focus on research and policy, exploring how social work and law intersect. More
Student Spotlight: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Others
Guided by her own experiences, Osin is committed to empowering clients through advocacy, understanding, and compassionate care—ensuring individuals and families feel supported as they navigate life’s challenges. More
Student Spotlight: Connecting Cultures
Inspired by her global upbringing and cross-cultural work, Natasha aims to provide outpatient care that addresses a critical gap in culturally responsive services, blending clinical skills with deep cultural understanding. More
Student Spotlight: Teaching by Example
Nasham T. highlights how the MSW/MPH dual degree experience integrates social work and public health, allowing him to apply classroom learning directly to his work and develop a more holistic, real-world approach to addressing complex social issues. More
Student Spotlight: Community, Found-Family, and Dominos
Driven by a vision of equity and access, David aims to amplify voices often overlooked and provide resources that foster connection, growth, and opportunity. More
Student Spotlight: How a Career in Nutrition Lead to a Passion in Social Justice
Abigail H. shares how her upbringing, background in nutrition, and work in Binghamton led her to social work. More
Student Spotlight: A Slice of Growth
Anthony M. shares his goal of advancing prison policy reform and his appreciation for the new perspectives BU provided him to approach macro social work. More
ISSTD News: BUSSW Student Sophie Bailard Shares Experience at Annual Conference
Sophie Bailard (MSW’25), a student at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), recently attended the annual International Society for the... More
Class Spotlight: Reimagining the Macro Communities and Organizations Course
Theoretical knowledge taught in the classroom is a critical component of social work education, but giving students the opportunity to... More
BUSSW Student Jamila Peguero Named 2025 Enlight Fellow
Jamila Peguero (MSW’26), a student at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is one of ten students selected for the... More
BUSSW Commencement 2025: Photo Gallery & Recap
Graduating students from the online, off-campus and hybrid programs, along with PhD students, joined their Charles River classmates at the campus for the big event. More
Graduating BUSSW Students Receive 2025 Commencement Awards & Scholarships
Thirteen graduating students from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) have been selected for the school’s 2025 student commencement... More
Brittany Debarros (MSW’26) Awarded Prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Brittany Debarros (SSW’26) has been selected as the 2025... More
Recent MSW Grads Advocate for Change & Build Connections at 2025 CSWE Fellows Forum
Two recent Boston University School of Social Work graduates, Matteo Montero-Murillo (MSW’25) and Sofía Vargas (MSW’25), capped off the academic... More
New Research Highlights Needs & Path Forward for Mass.’ Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce
Two faculty members and an MSW student from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) teamed up with the Massachusetts... More
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... More