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Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is home to dynamic faculty leading innovative research on pressing social justice issues, and a student body engaged in programs across five campuses and online.

11/03/2026

Judith Gonyea, a BUSSW professor, spoke with The Boston Globe about why women ages 50 to 61 can be especially vulnerable to poverty and homelessness.

Many fall between the eligibility requirements for family assistance and services for older adults, while facing age and gender discrimination and serious health risks.

Read the story: http://spr.ly/6183BHURuU

11/02/2026

Thinking about grad school for social work? Mark your calendar. 📅

BU School of Social Work is hosting a series of virtual events this fall for prospective students interested in our MSW or PhD programs.

🗓️ Nov 2: MSW Application Best Practices Workshop
🗓️ Nov 3: Virtual Open House for our On-Campus MSW
🗓️ Nov 5: PhD Info Session
🗓️ Nov 18: Worcester Hybrid MSW Info Session

All virtual, all free. Get your questions answered straight from our admissions and program staff.

Details and registration at http://spr.ly/6184BHWdlj

10/31/2026

Professor Judith Gonyea spoke with GBH about rising homelessness among older women and a new Lowell housing development that will provide temporary housing and support for 50 women.

Gonyea said the development is “incredibly important,” noting that shelters alone can’t offer the stability people need, and that harsh living conditions can quickly damage health.

She also warned that removing gender from federal homelessness data makes older women harder to see and can limit access to care and shelter.

Read the full story: http://spr.ly/6187BHUu23

10/30/2026

Global conferences don't usually happen in Lusaka.

They happen in Geneva, London, Washington, the same handful of cities that also write most of the policy.

Beyond Borders is choosing differently. This January, BUSSW is co-hosting a global conference on the Sustainable Development Goals in Lusaka, Zambia, alongside The Catholic University of East Africa, The Zambia Catholic University and The University of Zambia, three institutions doing this work daily on the continent the SDGs were written to serve most urgently.

Where a conversation happens will shape who gets to have it. Registration is priced in tiers by region, so the room can reflect the world it is discussing.

Secure your spot by 10/31 to receive early bird pricing: http://spr.ly/6180BHWdrq

10/29/2026

Congratulations, Marcus Shaw (SSW’26) and Ayesha Wilson! Yesterday, the National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA) celebrated its 2026 award recipients, and we’re so proud to see our community members’ work recognized.

Every day, our dedicated community members dismantle injustice and liberate possibilities. We’re inspired by all they do.

Thank you to NASW-MA for a wonderful awards ceremony!

10/28/2026

BUSSW faculty and PhD students are headed to San Antonio for the American Public Health Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo, November 1-4, to share social work and health research with about 11,000 public health professionals from around the world.

Assistant Professor Daniel Jacobson, with PhD students Jerry Kai-Chun Fu and Megan Nizza, examines the quality of care for gay and bisexual Latino and Black men who have survived sexual assault, including stigma, HIV prevention barriers, and gaps among healthcare providers.

Assistant Professor Ian Johnson explores how public libraries absorb the effects of housing instability, mental health needs, substance use, and the climate emergency, and how communities can redefine safety there.

Learn more: http://spr.ly/6182BHlStC

10/27/2026

Social work education is stronger when we learn from one another.

At the Council on Social Work Education’s 72nd Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, BUSSW faculty, staff, and students shared research on topics from student services to maternal mental health, led practicum education workshops, and connected with colleagues across the field.

We also had a great time co-hosting the New England Schools reception with Simmons University, Smith College, and the University of Connecticut, where colleagues celebrated connection and unity on the dance floor and in conversation with new and old friends.

Read the full recap: https://www.bu.edu/ssw/bussw-community-brings-research-teaching-and-practice-insights-to-cswe-2026/

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

10/26/2026

What if the clinical picture of maternal mental health is only half the story?

BUSSW MSW student Hana Abbasian’s new research looks at how journaling and storytelling help Black mothers define well-being on their own terms, and why joy belongs in the conversation about healing.

Her paper was published in YU-WRITE: Journal of Graduate Student Research in Education.

Read more: http://spr.ly/6189BH9jIJ

10/24/2026

Social work is stronger when we do it together, and last night proved it!

BU School of Social Work was thrilled to co-host the New England Schools Reception at with Simmons University, Smith College, and the University of Connecticut.

We danced, caught up with familiar faces, met new ones, and celebrated the community that connects our schools and our profession.

Thank you to our partner schools and to everyone who joined us. Here’s to the connections that carry us through the work.🥂

10/21/2026

Headed to CSWE in Atlanta? Join us for a special reception celebrating the leadership and faculty accomplishments!

We're proud to co-host with three New England schools, including: Simmons University School of Social Work, Smith College School for Social Work and UConn School of Social Work.

📅 Friday, October 23 at 7:00 pm
📍 Skyline North, 10th floor, Marriott Marquis Atlanta
265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

All conference participants and community members are welcome. No RSVP or registration required. Come meet colleagues and raise a glass to the work of our faculty and leaders.🥂

Council on Social Work Education

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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