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BC School of Social Work @BCSSW

The official Twitter account for the Boston College School of Social Work.

Joined February 2009
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Jun 11
.@BCSSW Professor Karen Bullock will serve as co-investigator for a consortium established by an @NIH grant. The consortium will provide resources that advance innovative, high-quality research for those living with serious illness and their caretakers. on.bc.edu/PalliativeCareRese…

Palliative care research project

The NIH-backed initiative in care across the lifespan will be co-led by BCSSW Ahearn Professor Karen Bullock

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Jun 5
🖊️ @BCSSW Dean Gautam Yadama penned a @BostonGlobe op-ed with Marty Martinez, the @unitedwayMAbay President & CEO, about how early intervention can stabilize families and improve student success. on.bc.edu/4u0oryb

What if schools could prevent student homelessness? - The Boston Globe

How early intervention in Boston is stabilizing families and improving student success rates.

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At #BCSSW's diploma ceremony, speakers urged graduates to do big things, challenge inequity, and make space for joy: ow.ly/HQSp50Z4o39
Ann Hwang, president of the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, in cap and gown, delivers the keynote address at BCSSW's diploma ceremony.

ALT Ann Hwang, president of the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, in cap and gown, delivers the keynote address at BCSSW's diploma ceremony.

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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May 26
Two @BCSSW faculty members and a doctoral student call for renewed commitment to and funding for the protection of children affected by armed conflict, writing in the @bmj_latest. on.bc.edu/4eE1hKd

Advocacy for children in conflict areas

Three from BCSSW write in the BMJ on the need for global commitments and funding

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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May 15
Jessica Pidgeon MSW '26 and Sarah Shorter MSW '26 met as roommates at @BCSSW's new student summit. Two years later, late-night talks, shared laughs, and constant check-ins have turned a random assignment into a close friendship built on mutual support. on.bc.edu/BCSSWRoommates
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Jennie Shaw, #BCSSW's new assistant director of field education, says that fieldwork is not only about recognizing progress and what worked with clients—it’s also about figuring out what you liked, what you didn’t like, and why: ow.ly/Xyl550YV7an
Jennie Shaw poses for a photo outdoors in a gray long-sleeve shirt.

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Apr 29
A conference hosted by the @BCSSW and @unitedwayMAbay examined the critical role of housing stability in childhood education and spotlighted an initiative to assist Boston Public Schools families at risk of homelessness. on.bc.edu/SSWHousingConf

BC School of Social Work and United Way of Mass Bay host conference on housing stability in...

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Ann Hwang, president of the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at BCSSW's diploma ceremony. Her talk will focus on how graduates can sustain themselves in a field defined by complex social challenges. ow.ly/O9PK50YR6lW
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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Apr 10
.@BCSSW is using artificial intelligence as a practical tool to enhance teaching, research, and clinical training. The approach centers on ensuring students, faculty, and staff understand how the technology works to shape tools to fit their needs. on.bc.edu/SSWAITraining
The image contains a quote about social workers and AI, emphasizing training and adaptation. It mentions Boston College as a major research university with resources to guide developments in AI. The quote is attributed to Gautam N. Yadama, School of Social Work Dean.

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Apr 17
In collaboration with @BCSSW, BC Continuing Education offers seminars, workshops to earn CEUs, and the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice. Summer schedule: âś… Advanced Clinical Practice for CYF: on.bc.edu/ContinuingEd_CYF âś… Social Work Workshops: on.bc.edu/ContinuingEd_SWW
This image shows the exterior of McGuinn Hall at Boston College, framed by blooming pink cherry blossoms. A paved walkway leads to the entrance, and a person sits on a bench near vibrant flower bushes. The sky is clear and blue.

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Apr 14
.@BCSSW Professor María Piñeros-Leaño studies physical and mental health inequities among Latin American immigrants in the US, especially women. After a @BCSchillerInst event on forced migration, she spoke about her lived experiences and her research. on.bc.edu/UnprecedentedMomen…
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Mary Schletzbaum, assistant director of global field education at #BCSSW, says her recent experiences in Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines exemplify a shift in the demands placed on global social workers: ow.ly/c6ea50YItwV
Five people, including Mary Schletzbaum, far right, stand together at the former Stung Meanchey landfill outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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#BCSSW has begun using #AI as a practical tool to enhance teaching, research, and clinical training, harnessing its power to speed up lit reviews, make research easier to communicate to broader audiences, and strengthen experiential learning opportunities. ow.ly/gFW150YF0oF
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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Apr 2
.@BCSSW Professor Karen Bullock says India’s approach to caring for the seriously ill is person-centered, culturally concordant, and more about collective decision-making than it is in the U.S. on.bc.edu/IndiaPalliativeCar…
Karen Bullock, third from the left, poses for a group photo at the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care. Courtesy photo.

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In a recent lecture, #BCSSW Prof. Kathleen Flinton explained how social workers can navigate moral injury, a "bruise on the soul" that occurs when there's a betrayal of what's right—by someone in authority or by oneself—in a high-stakes situation: ow.ly/EVXj50YBbba
Kathleen Flinton delivers a presentation to students, faculty, and staff in Stokes Hall.

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Mar 27
Kerin Wells MSW '26, a final-year @BCSSW student, did not expect to publish an op-ed before graduating. But that's what she did, arguing that community organizing leads to better housing and stronger neighborhoods in The Fenway News. on.bc.edu/SSWOped_TFN
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The annual Social Services Recruitment Fair is coming up this week! 🗓️ Friday, March 27 🕛 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 📍 Murray Room - Yawkey Center, 4th floor ➡️ To participate, log in to your Handshake account and complete your profile: bc.joinhandshake.com/login
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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Mar 19
.@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

Aging into uncertainty: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch - The Boston Globe

Instead of finding a safety net as they age, a wealth gap means that many seniors are unable to afford to pay rent.

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BC School of Social Work retweeted
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Mar 16
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
A person in a red blazer is standing with arms crossed and smiling. A quote is displayed next to them, discussing caregiver-supportive workplaces, employer practices, and the impact of citing reports on caregiving supports. The quote is attributed to Christina Matz, Associate Professor, School of Social Work.

ALT A person in a red blazer is standing with arms crossed and smiling. A quote is displayed next to them, discussing caregiver-supportive workplaces, employer practices, and the impact of citing reports on caregiving supports. The quote is attributed to Christina Matz, Associate Professor, School of Social Work.
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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/BostonCo…

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