School of Social Work

A smiling person in glasses and a suit jacket stands outdoors with others, engaging in conversation about global responsibility. The background features a stone wall and trees, suggesting a casual, sunny setting.

Local Commitment, Global Responsibility

Dean Gautam N. Yadama shares what guides his work leading the Boston College School of Social Work at a time when society needs compassionate people to serve and support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

A group of four people, two women on the left, a man in the center, and a woman on the right, stand closely together outside on a grassy lawn. They are smiling and enjoying a pleasant, sunny day—it truly runs in the family.

It Runs in the Family

What began as parents supporting the University their daughters came to call home has blossomed into a dynamic philanthropic relationship, reflecting the family’s priorities and passions.