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AASWSW Fellows at the Steve Hicks School
The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare is the top honorific society in the nation for scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare. AASWSW Fellows are prominent scholars, top researchers and practitioners who have made exceptional contributions in the field and beyond.
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The Steve Hicks School faculty, staff and students excel in their respective fields. Read about some of the latest accomplishments of members of our community.
Barbara Jones, Ph.D., is first social worker to receive American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award
Barbara Jones, Ph.D., was awarded the American Cancer Society 2022 Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award at the 15th Annual Kathleen…
Read moreMSSW student awarded Ima Hogg Scholarship
Izzy Madaelil has caught the Texas spirit. After a long and winding journey and watching her siblings come through UT…
Read moreSHSSW alum selected as 2022 Field Instructor of the Year
Sarah McCafferty, LCSW-S, believes in the importance of field instruction in not only social work students’ education, but also in…
Read moreSteve Hicks School of Social Work moves up to 7th place in US News and World Reports Rankings
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work’s Master’s in Social Work program has received a 7th place ranking, tying with…
Read moreBSW student awarded SWEEP Mentor Scholarship for work with first-year students
Destiny Ayala, a BSW student and a SWEEP mentor, sticks to a wise saying often quoted by her mother: “When…
Read moreMSSW student wins minority fellowship award with CSWE
Karen Bermudez, an MSSW student at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, believes that every social work student should…
Read moreUT Austin Ranked Best Texas School for Veterans, Wins Gold Award from Texas Veterans Commission
The University of Texas at Austin is the No. 1 school for veterans in Texas, according to U.S. News &…
Read moreGroundbreaking research wins the inaugural Google Cloud Customer Award
Dr. Kasey Claborn and her team have been awarded the Google Cloud Customer Award in the Education category for their…
Read moreUniversity of Texas at Austin Partners with NASW on $3.3 Million COVID-19 Vaccination Grant
CDC-funded initiative will engage social workers in promoting vaccine uptake, access
Read moreTexas Bar Foundation funds local effort to create systemic change in immigration system
AUSTIN, Texas— For individuals navigating the U.S. immigration legal system, there is a major gap in accessible services. Many immigrants…
Read moreTexas Center for Disability Studies joins Steve Hicks School of Social Work
AUSTIN – The Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) is excited to announce its move to the Steve Hicks School…
Read more2021 Honors Day
Every year, The University of Texas at Austin selects undergraduate students of high academic achievement to be recognized during Honors Day . Honorees…
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