MSW Student Hana Abbasian’s Research Highlights Storytelling and Joy in Black Maternal Mental Health
Hana Abbasian examines how Black mothers use journaling, letters, reflective writing, and oral storytelling to center their own lived experiences.
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Student Voices
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Two BUSSW Students Named 2026 Rappaport Public Policy Fellows
From group homes to reentry programs, two BUSSW students are digging into some of Massachusetts' most pressing child welfare and criminal justice challenges.
BU Center for Career Development: BUSSW MSW Student Vanessa Galeana Featured in 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[...]
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.
Student Stories
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.