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Newly minted social workers urged to harness the power of design to help build a more just, humane future

Newly minted social workers urged to harness the power of design to help build a more just, humane future

At BCSSW’s diploma ceremony, keynote speaker Rachael Dietkus told graduates that they have a responsibility to redesign broken systems built for efficiency, compliance, and control into systems focused on equity, justice, and healing.

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Timothy Williams named new assistant professor of global social work practice

Williams was promoted from the part-time faculty to the full-time faculty earlier this summer, marking the culmination of a full-circle journey that reflects his passion for teaching and his commitment to improving the lives of children and families worldwide.

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Timothy Williams named new assistant professor of global social work practice

Williams was promoted from the part-time faculty to the full-time faculty earlier this summer, marking the culmination of a full-circle journey that reflects his passion for teaching and his commitment to improving the lives of children and families worldwide.
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He’s working to end homelessness

Tom Byrne, a newly appointed associate professor, studies the root causes of homelessness, its impact on health, and the policies that could help make housing more secure.

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He’s working to end homelessness

Tom Byrne, a newly appointed associate professor, studies the root causes of homelessness, its impact on health, and the policies that could help make housing more secure.
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BCSSW’s Alumni Mentoring Program offers guidance, connection, and lasting support

The program is built on a simple idea: social workers grow stronger when they grow together. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year is August. 1.

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BCSSW’s Alumni Mentoring Program offers guidance, connection, and lasting support

The program is built on a simple idea: social workers grow stronger when they grow together. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year is August. 1.

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Humanitarian crises are growing. BCSSW students, faculty, and staff are rising to meet these challenges

For nearly 20 years, those involved in BCSSW’s Global Practice program have stepped up to tackle extraordinary obstacles that transcend national boundaries.

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Humanitarian crises are growing. BCSSW students, faculty, and staff are rising to meet these challenges

For nearly 20 years, those involved in BCSSW’s Global Practice program have stepped up to tackle extraordinary obstacles that transcend national boundaries.
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This alumna brings the core values of social work to life at her award-winning Indian restaurant in Seattle

Aakanksha Sinha, MSW’12, PhD’16, provides 401(k) plans to her employees at Spice Waala, donates 200 meals per week to a pair of local nonprofit organizations, and never turns down hungry customers who are unable to pay for her cuisine.

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This alumna brings the core values of social work to life at her award-winning Indian restaurant in Seattle

Aakanksha Sinha, MSW’12, PhD’16, provides 401(k) plans to her employees at Spice Waala, donates 200 meals per week to a pair of local nonprofit organizations, and never turns down hungry customers who are unable to pay for her cuisine.

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#8

ranked school of social work (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

100%

of master's students receive financial support

1,000+

field agency partners

$10M

in grant expenditures (2024)

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Reflect, discern, and grow—in the classroom and in the field.

The Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW) is a global leader in social work education, dedicated to finding solutions to the pressing social issues of our time through pioneering practice and research. Grounded in Boston College’s 160-year tradition of service, BCSSW pursues the highest standards of intellectual rigor alongside a deep commitment to social justice, developing practitioners who think in new ways to improve the lives of others.

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The ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹School of Social Work Difference

We do more than talk about inclusion—programs like our Black Leadership Initiative and Latinx Leadership Initiative are redefining diversity education and expanding access to opportunities for historically marginalized groups. 

Equity, Justice, and Inclusion

Students spend time in the field, working with real people. Our 1,000+ field placements—both locally and abroad—allow you to put your learning into practice, gain hands-on training, and form valuable relationships.

Real-world Training

Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and practice. They draw on diverse disciplines—from social work and sociology to public health, epidemiology, and neuroscience—in their teaching and their work.

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Transform lives. Build a lifelong community.

A degree that serves others. A school that serves you. 

Do the work that matters most
At BCSSW, we believe social work is more than a career—it's a calling to listen to the needs of individuals and communities and create real change. 

Mission-driven
As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and live in service to others. 

Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Our equity, justice, and inclusion initiative is committ