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Dean Gautam Yadama visits Texas Social Work, lectures on non-linear problems
Dr. Gautam Yadama, dean of the Boston College School of Social Work, visited UT Social Work to meet with faculty,...
Read more15th Annual Leben Play Therapy Symposium Trains Social Workers Serving Children with Special Needs
Mental health professionals recently gathered for an intensive training on integrating internal family systems with play therapy techniques. Led by...
Read moreTexas Social Work Announces Alyssa Aguirre, LCSW-S, as Assistant Professor of Practice
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin announced that Alyssa Aguirre, LCSW-S, will join its...
Read moreAI in Social Work: Survey Reveals Widespread Adoption Amid Infrastructure Gap
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact’s January Lunch & Learn featured Dr. Elisa Borah and Dr. Jillian Landers sharing preliminary...
Read moreGlobal Experiences Make Local Leaders
Two Texas Social Work leaders joined The Other Side of Campus podcast to discuss how the School turns global experiences...
Read moreTexas Social Work Showcases Leading Research at SSWR 2026
More than 40 faculty, staff and doctoral students from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work shared...
Read moreHonoring Steve Hicks: A Legacy of Generosity and Impact
Alumnus Steve Hicks, a telecommunications pioneer, former University of Texas System regent and longtime friend of The University of Texas...
Read moreDoctoral student Meiyan Chen recognized as a scholar by American Psychological Oncology Society
Meiyan Chen, a doctoral student at the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, was named...
Read moreTexas Social Work prepares 40+ presenters for SSWR 2026 annual research conference
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin will be attending the Society for Social Work...
Read moreDavid Springer Returns to UT Austin as Centennial Professor
David Springer, Ph.D., LCSW, will rejoin the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin as Centennial...
Read moreJulie Baker (BSW ’91) Brings Social Work Leadership to the Alamo Bowl
Every holiday season in San Antonio, balloons and confetti drop in the Alamodome as a winning football coach holds up...
Read moreDr. Elisa Borah leads national survey on social workers and AI usage
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already become a tool in social work, like in most workplaces. Given the impact social work...
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