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Master's student Angela Vela awarded NASW Foundation Scholarship
Angela Vela, MSSW ‘21, has been awarded the 2020 Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship by the NASW Foundation for her...
Read moreThe who, what, when, where, why and how of a CV for social workers
Have you ever wondered when it would be appropriate to use a CV (curriculum vitae or vita) vs. a résumé?...
Read moreSocial services are central to public safety
In the wake of weeks of sustained protests across the country against police brutality, the concept of defunding the police...
Read moreHealthcare workers are survivors
For over a decade, burnout has been identified as an occupational hazard plaguing professionals in many fields but for healthcare...
Read moreBlack disabled Americans continue to face higher rates of police violence
Last month, the U.S. celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legislation that explicitly states discrimination based on...
Read moreHelping first responders deal with secondary trauma
Samantha Drogosch’s path in the social work field has evolved throughout her time at the Steve Hicks School. But thanks...
Read moreSocial workers on the frontlines
Over the past several months, we’ve seen numerous reports on the emotional and physical strain the COVID-19 pandemic has placed...
Read moreA disability should not invalidate a person’s worthiness—especially during a pandemic
Earlier this month, the American Association of People with Disabilities held a conference call so members of the public could...
Read moreDoctoral student delivers COVID-19 relief in China
In early February, Weiwen Zeng received a call from a colleague in Hong Kong. Now a doctoral student at the...
Read morePrepare for your social work job interview
Wouldn’t it be great if we knew the questions ahead of time? Since that is usually not the case, the...
Read morePartnering to prevent evictions
Ms. B is an elder caring for the young child of a deceased relative. Recently diagnosed with cancer, she is...
Read moreHuman trafficking in Harvey's wake
Social work researchers at UT Austin’s Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault are receiving a National Science Foundation grant...
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