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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.

We are proud to spotlight Toby Guevin (SSW '08), who was recently appointed Nevada County Public Health Director in Cali...
06/05/2026

We are proud to spotlight Toby Guevin (SSW '08), who was recently appointed Nevada County Public Health Director in California.

Over the past seven years with the Nevada County Public Health Department, Guevin built a record of community-centered leadership, spearheading the department's Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, expanding access to health resources, and developing coalitions addressing mental health and air quality. In 2021, he was named the county's Above and Beyond Employee of the Year for his work supporting residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

His appointment is a testament to what a career in public service, grounded in social work values, can look like. Congratulations, Toby!

Read the full story: http://spr.ly/6185B8qJ8N

What does it actually take to make change happen? BUSSW Clinical Associate Professor Phillipe Copeland recently joined t...
06/04/2026

What does it actually take to make change happen? BUSSW Clinical Associate Professor Phillipe Copeland recently joined the "Creating the Future" podcast to explain the Change Equation, a framework he developed that focuses on confidence, skills, opportunities and solidarity.

He also challenges the myth of the lone heroic changemaker and explains why collective action is where real change begins.

Read more: http://spr.ly/6189B8YFYS

Ten years ago, 49 lives were taken at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, during the club's weekly "Latin Night." The victim...
06/03/2026

Ten years ago, 49 lives were taken at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL, during the club's weekly "Latin Night." The victims were members of our LGBTQIA+ community, many of them Latine, and 23 of them Puerto Rican. Their loss continues to be felt deeply, especially within the Puerto Rican community. Join us as we come together to remember them and stand in solidarity with all who were changed by this tragedy.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10, 2 – 4 pm
📍 In Person, Location Provided during Registration Confirmation

Open to all BU faculty, staff, and students.

We're proud to co-sponsor the event with the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff () and LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center ().

Registration Link: http://spr.ly/6188B8Y0vi

We are proud to congratulate Lyndsey McMahan, assistant dean of teaching and innovation at BUSSW, on receiving the 2026 ...
06/02/2026

We are proud to congratulate Lyndsey McMahan, assistant dean of teaching and innovation at BUSSW, on receiving the 2026 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award.

McMahan, alongside Matthew King, an instructional designer with BU Virtual, earned the national honor for MP783: Planning and Program Development, a course recognized for excellence across course design, interaction and collaboration, assessment and learner support.

"Their work is instrumental in shaping the future of education and stands as a testament to excellence in course design," said Dr. Lisa Clark, associate vice president of academic transformation at Blackboard.

McMahan brings nearly two decades of experience in international development, DEI and leadership to her work at BUSSW, and her commitment to human-centered learning is reflected in every aspect of this recognition.

Read the full story: http://spr.ly/6180B8Y3QO

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 At BUSSW, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and the freedom to be f...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

At BUSSW, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and the freedom to be fully themselves. Social workers have always been on the front lines of that fight, advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in communities, in policy, and in practice.

This June, we celebrate the resilience and joy of the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm that our commitment to equity and inclusion does not begin or end with a month on the calendar. It is who we are.

And shoutout to the BUSSW Class of 2026 for making pride part of the regalia this year!

Photos by Dave Green Photography

Dennie Butler-MacKay (SSW ’89) knows the power of bringing your whole self to your work. From her first days at BUSSW, D...
05/28/2026

Dennie Butler-MacKay (SSW ’89) knows the power of bringing your whole self to your work.

From her first days at BUSSW, Dennie learned to find her voice and trust in what feels impossible. She recalls graduating alongside her eight-year-old daughter, honoring both her own journey and the shared sacrifices of family.

Her field experiences shaped her approach to social work: being present with clients, collaborating across systems, and finding resilience in the face of challenges. Dennie, who received the 2018 BUSSW Alumni Association’s Outstanding Career in the Field of Social Work Award, has carried these lessons into her work as co-director of Racial Justice and Equity Initiatives at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center.

Her advice for students and future social workers is simple but powerful:

💬 “Listen for the poetry, notice how you feel, embrace community, and keep seeking clarity on the gifts that are yours alone to give.”

Bean stopped by the Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD) at the BU School of Social ...
05/27/2026

Bean stopped by the Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development (IECOHD) at the BU School of Social Work today! 🐾

Bean enjoyed learning about the conditions that support child health and wellbeing, and the IECOHD team all enjoyed some snuggles and tug games.

Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez recently joined the Choosing Help podcast for a conversation about Cultural Betray...
05/26/2026

Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez recently joined the Choosing Help podcast for a conversation about Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory, the framework she developed to understand what happens when harm comes from within a marginalized community and the systems meant to help don't feel safe.

Dr. Gómez discusses the mental health impacts of cultural betrayal, why survivors often stay silent, and what healing can look like inside and outside of therapy.

"The road to healing starts with a nugget of a belief that healing is possible, and that it's even possible for you."

Read the full story and listen to the episode: http://spr.ly/6185B8pg7c

The rain had other plans. The Class of 2026 did not. 🎓☔ Congratulations to every graduate who crossed that stage on May ...
05/22/2026

The rain had other plans. The Class of 2026 did not. 🎓☔

Congratulations to every graduate who crossed that stage on May 14 — you earned every single second of this. The world needs you, and we are so proud to call you BUSSW alumni. 💙

🔗 Full recap + photo gallery: https://www.bu.edu/ssw/bussw-commencement-2026-photo-gallery-recap/

Assistant Professor Darien Alexander Williams has been named a Camargo Foundation Fellow for Fall 2026, selected from mo...
05/21/2026

Assistant Professor Darien Alexander Williams has been named a Camargo Foundation Fellow for Fall 2026, selected from more than 1,000 international applicants.

This fall, he heads to Cassis, France to advance "Hijra Theory: Black Planning and Islams of the Great Migration," research that repositions Black Muslim communities as visionary architects of urban life in cities including Detroit, Chicago, and Boston.

Read the full story: http://spr.ly/6183B86Ut1

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