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February 13, 2023
Through our high-ranking academic programs, renowned research, and interdisciplinary approach to solving some of humanity’s greatest challenges, the Steve Hicks…
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December 16, 2022
Professor Shane Whalley spoke at the most recent of SHS’s Community Conversations series, a set of lectures designed to highlight…
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Why the Steve Hicks School?

Ranked among the best ten schools of social work in the nation and located in the vibrant city of Austin, we offer a caring, small-sized community in a top-tier research university.

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Directed by social work faculty, these institutes focus on interdisciplinary, scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research.

Partnering with hundreds of agencies and professional social workers to provide structured, experiential learning opportunities, build capacity in the community, and advance social justice.

The DiNitto Career Center (DCC) is a one-stop shop for career advising serving social work students and alumni.

Explore online and in-person continuing education opportunities from our Office of Professional Development.

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We educate social workers with a passion for social justice and making a difference in the world.