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Boston University School of Social Work: The place for #changemakers. Follow for news, events, and info on our #MSW, PhD, and professional education programs.
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined September 2010
Is the #ChildTaxCredit helping families equally? BUSSW Prof. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia calls out policy failures in the current administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” that neglects the most vulnerable population – children.
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Infant and early childhood mental health #IECMH professionals provide critical services across Massachusetts. A new report and online tool by BUSSW researchers and @mspccboston explore workforce needs and how to meet them. Learn more ⬇️
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We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure! Learn more about her impact on the school and the social work field as a respected researcher, scholar, author, and speaker:
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BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce the promotion of Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez to associate professor with tenure, recognizing her significant contributions to trauma research, social...
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In #28DaysLater, victims of a “rage virus” commit mindless attacks that lead to societal ruin. BUSSW Prof. Phillipe Copeland @PTheeEducator draws parallels between this fictional epidemic & the current US political climate in a new article on @Medium.
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Congratulations to Lyndsey McMahan, our director of inclusive pedagogy, for being selected for the inaugural CSWE Teaching Academy! Learn more:
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BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Lyndsey McMahan, PhD and director of inclusive pedagogy, has been accepted into the inaugural Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)...
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Hubie Jones, dean emeritus and a pioneering force in Boston’s civic landscape, received WBUR’s first-ever Community Honors Award in recognition of his decades-long impact on education, equity, and community empowerment. Learn more:
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Hubie Jones, dean emeritus of BU School of Social Work and a trailblazing Boston civic leader, was honored with WBUR's inaugural Community Honors Award for his decades of transformative work in...
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In a recent article, Prof. Copeland delves into the resurgence of white nationalism and its implications for democracy worldwide. Read the full piece here:
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In a Medium article, Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work argues that the Trump administration has adopted policies aligning with white nationalist ideologies.
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What does Black joy look like on screen? Prof. Copeland explores joy as an act of resistance and survival in his analysis of the film “Sinners” for TAP Magazine.
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In an article for TAP Magazine, Prof. Copeland from BU School of Social Work explains that the hit film “Sinners” challenges dominant narratives that often focus solely on Black pain by centering...
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Millions of U.S. citizen children have at least one immigrant parent, and they could be harmed by a GOP proposal to cut access to food, health care, and housing benefits. Prof. Acevedo-García shares why in a New York Times article.
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In a New York Times article, Prof. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) warns these changes could worsen poverty, health, and educational outcomes for millions of children and...
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The smiles, the speeches, the celebration — it’s all in our 2025 Commencement photo gallery and recap! Check out the highlights here:
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Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) celebrated its newest class of MSW and PhD graduates at the 2025 BUSSW Commencement Ceremony, May 15th.
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To address mental health disparities among Asian American women, Prof. Hahm offered culturally responsive solutions through her AWARE model at Cal State. Learn more:
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Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) delivered a 2 hour talk on the mental health of Asian American women at the 2nd Annual Behavioral Health Conference hosted by Cal State...
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Meet BUSSW alum Caren and Annica Hunter, the incredible mother-daughter duo who both graduated from Boston University in 2025. Read their inspiring story:
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Caren Hunter (CAS’99, SSW’25, Wheelock’25) and her daughter Annica Hunter (CGS’23, CAS’25) both graduated from Boston University in 2025, sharing a unique academic journey that deepened their bond.
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Congratulations Brittany DeBarros (MSW’26) on receiving the 2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship! Learn more about her dedication to advancing equity and mental health access in marginalized communities:
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BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Brittany Debarros (SSW’26) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship.
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CISWH Dir. Tami Gouveia discusses how the Trump administration closely follows Project 2025, despite public denials. Learn more on WBUR's On Point:
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Dr. Tami Gouveia recently appeared on WBUR to discuss the ways President Donald Trump uses Project 2025 to inform executive orders.
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In Word in Black, Prof. Copeland discusses Pope Leo XIV's Black ancestry, emphasizing that race is fundamentally about power and how the Pope's acknowledgment of his heritage could challenge prevailing narratives:
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Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work emphasizes in a Word in Black article that race is about power and suggests that if Pope Leo openly embraces his Black ancestry, it could be a...
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We’re thrilled to announce Prof. Judith Scott has been elected treasurer of the SRCD Black Caucus, a key organization promoting the well-being of Black children and families. Learn more:
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BU School of Social Work proudly announces that Prof. Judith Scott has been elected Treasurer of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Black Caucus for the 2025–2027 term.
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RT @BUonCities: We’re thrilled to announce the Initiative on Cities 2025 Public Impact Scholars cohort! This year, 20 BU researchers will t….
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Check out the photo gallery and watch the recording of this year’s Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, featuring Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, & welcome remarks by Boston University President Dr. Melissa Gilliam.
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