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Social 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 moreLondon Maymester 2021
Apply now for the London Maymester, "Social justice and social change: A critical international perspective."
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 moreMaster's student awarded 2020 Ima Hogg Scholarship
Master’s student Stella Sacks is the 2020 Ima Hogg Scholarship recipient for The University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship,...
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 moreHow to stop COVID-19's attack on vulnerable neighborhoods
No Texas neighborhood has been left untouched by the impact of COVID-19. As former President Barack Obama stated in his...
Read moreVirtual Commencement Ceremony on May 23
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work will host a virtual commencement ceremony honoring BSW, MSSW and PhD graduates. Please...
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 moreKeep virtual mental health visits after coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has brought an abrupt halt to typical daily life and has transformed our reliance on technology beyond what we...
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