New book from Mary M. Velasquez, Ph.D., Helps Clinicians Use Setbacks as Opportunities to Strengthen Behavioral Change
Mary Marden Velasquez, Ph.D., has spent more than 30 years studying why people relapse, backslide and start over and turning…
Read moreDr. Kasey Claborn Headlines First Lunch and Learn of the 2026-27 Academic Year
Kasey Claborn headlined the first Lunch and Learn of the academic year at UT Social Work, presented by the Moritz…
Read moreAudrey Hai (Ph.D. ’20) Appointed As Associate Professor at UT Social Work
UT Social Work alumna Audrey Hai (Ph.D. ’20), MSW will return to the Forty Acres as an associate professor at…
Read morePostdoctoral fellow earns career development award for studying burnout in peer workers
Dr. Katie McCormick, a postdoctoral fellow at the Addiction Research Institute, received a notice of award for a K01 Career…
Read moreCarol Lewis Named Interim Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Carol Lewis will serve as interim associate dean for research at The University of Texas at Austin School of…
Read moreMoritz Center for Societal Impact releases full findings from national AI survey of social workers
When social workers were asked what they need most to use artificial intelligence well, the answer wasn’t more tools —…
Read moreMilitary spouses face higher rates of depression, anxiety, new survey finds
A national survey from the Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness finds that military and veteran spouses experience higher…
Read moreNew Doctoral Candidates Successfully Defend Dissertations
Two new doctoral graduates of UT Social Work have successfully defended their dissertations and will graduate on Saturday, May 9,…
Read moreDr. Yolanda Padilla named to Alcalde’s 2026 Texas 10
One of UT Social Work’s very own has been named to the Texas 10 by the Texas Exes Alcalde magazine….
Read moreSandy Magaña receives international award for autism research
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., has been sharing her research on disparities in autism care with…
Read moreTexas Social Work celebrates faculty and staff, recognizes excellence during annual appreciation lunch
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, faculty and staff of Texas Social Work gathered as a community to commend and appreciate…
Read moreDr. Fiona Conway and Dr. Khameron Micheals present research at April Lunch & Learn Session
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact hosted its latest Lunch & Learn on April 22, spotlighting faculty and postdoctoral research…
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