BC School of Social Work

Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay! At BCSSW, find a community unlike any other. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni dedicated to making the world a more just, inclusive, and better place. Join us: bc.edu/ssw @bostoncollege #BCSSW #SocialWork #MSW #SocialWorkDay

.@BCSSW Professor Thomas Byrne, coauthor of a study that examined age in relation to homelessness, comments on the housing challenges now facing older adults for the @BostonGlobe. bit.ly/Byrne_BG031126

A partnership between @BCSSW Professor Christina Matz and @AARP Thought Leadership reflects her commitment to community-engaged research on aging, work, caregiving, and financial resilience. on.bc.edu/PartnershipAARP

Being a Boston College Eagle means taking care of our community–especially the next generation of BC students! Join us for #BCGivingDay: give.bc.edu/schools/Boston…

After participating in the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care, #BCSSW Professor Karen Bullock says India’s approach to palliative care provides a model for the U.S. Here's why: ow.ly/kZ0H50Ysl1X

@TweetATherapist Hi, there! Thank you for asking. As of now, our CEUs are available only to social workers, and we currently don’t have plans to extend those CEUs to LMHCs or other types of counselors.

@BCSSW would you consider making your CEUs available for counselors as well?

#BCSSW students and alumni shared wisdom at two recent "Accompaniment in Action" dinners, where they were invited to ask real questions, hear honest stories, and build relationships that support their future goals. ow.ly/T0m550YlPh2

#BCSSW’s Gateway Initiative invests in youth mental health, public safety, and green space in Lawrence, Massachusetts. “Our goal,” said Dean Gautam N. Yadama, “is to build genuine partnerships.” ow.ly/gBAl50Yi9v1

#BCSSW’s Mock Interview Program launches careers and builds lasting connections, participants say. Sign-up for this year’s program by February 27. ow.ly/juu250Yf72M

Therapists connect best with children when they engage in play, says #BCSSW Professor Carolyn Romano. That’s one reason she recently hosted a workshop that taught students how to make a fun tool they can use in clinical practice: fidget spinners. ow.ly/xm1V50Ycmeu

#BCSSW Assistant Professor Robert O. Motley Jr. has been named to the 2026 class of Fellows of @SSWRorg. Motley was recognized for his scholarship examining how racism, violence, and trauma affect the physical and mental health of adults ages 18 to 29. ow.ly/zRXB50Y7QmF

Research led by @BCSSW's Summer Sherburne Hawkins tracked the effect of recreational cannabis legalization on use among U.S. adults. on.bc.edu/CannabisSSWStu…

#BCSSW has partnered with @sparsh_hospice in India to offer a virtual course in palliative care. Run by Prof. Karen Bullock, it anchors a fellowship program to strengthen the palliative care workforce in a region w/ limited access to specialized training. ow.ly/xLI050Y3NHJ

.@BCSSW Professor Theresa Betancourt, whose book "Shadows into Light" focuses on former child soldiers, comments for the @BBC on the lasting impact of trauma experienced by children living in conflict zones. bbc.in/4qXWE0u

#BCSSW will play a prominent role at the 30th Annual Conference of @SSWRorg. More than three dozen students, faculty, and staff will present ePosters, participate in symposia, and deliver flash talks and oral presentations. ow.ly/Qohu50XWb4e

A study of inflection points in community-level homeless rates is cited by the @nytimes, with comments by its co-author, @BCSSW Professor Thomas Byrne. nyti.ms/49bv8Xb

In collaboration with @BCSSW, BC Continuing Education offers seminars, workshops to earn CEUs, and the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice for Children, Youth, and Families for experienced clinicians. Visit on.bc.edu/CEOfferings to learn more & view the spring schedule.

.@BCSSW Dean Gautam Yadama was awarded an honorary degree from the National University of Mongolia in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to social policy and the development and growth of social work in Mongolia. on.bc.edu/Yadama_NUM

BCSSW Professor Rocío Calvo reflected on her role as vice president of the @SSWRorg in an interview with @bcheights. "I am very excited to advance rigorous research that addresses the most pervasive needs of the population at this given time," she said. ow.ly/GZGC50XLv05

.@BCSSW Professor María Fernanda Piñeros-Leaño - whose research focuses on health and mental health inequities among Latin American migrant and immigrant families - has been awarded the inaugural Wong and Lai Family Fellowship. on.bc.edu/WongLaiFellows…

#BCSSW Global Practice students are getting ready for international placements across 9 countries. They’ll work with local organizations on mental health, child protection, community development, youth empowerment, and more—all grounded in accompaniment. ow.ly/NjrE50XHnNt