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Steve Hicks School announces new professor ranks following 2022-23 promotions and promotion & tenure cycle
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work announced the following new ranks for professors who went through the 22-23 promotion…
Read moreMSSW Student Luke Kertcher Named CSWE Minority Fellow
Luke Kertcher, a MSSW student and graduate assistant for the MSSW program at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work…
Read moreRubén Parra-Cardona recognized with AAMFT’s Outstanding Innovation in Research Award
Rubén Parra-Cardona, Ph.D., associate dean for global engagement at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS), was recognized with…
Read moreTXICFW receives grant to evaluate a sexual health intervention in foster care systems
The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of…
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Appointed as Dean in 2022, Dr. Allan Cole is passionate about promoting social and economic justice, alleviating critical social problems, and enhancing human well-being.
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