Alumni News
Emily Edwards (MSSW '09), LCSW, Transforms Policing through Trauma-Informed Social Work
When a detective new to the Zebulon Police Department in North Carolina noticed that she was interacting with more juveniles...
Read moreContext, Not Excuses: Hannah Vaughan (MSSW ’26) Utilizes Forensic Social Work to Humanize the Condemned
Forensic social work embeds social workers into the criminal justice system, and Hannah Justvig Vaughan (MSSW ’26) serves a unique...
Read morePostdoctoral fellow earns career development award for studying burnout in peer workers
Dr. Katie McCormick, a postdoctoral fellow at the Addiction Research Institute, received a notice of award for a K01 Career...
Read moreUT Social Work Welcomes Back Alumna Julie McElrath as Director for Community Partnerships and Strategy
Nearly 50 years after she first set foot on the Forty Acres, Julie McElrath (BSW ’12, MSSW ’14) is coming...
Read moreNew Doctoral Candidates Successfully Defend Dissertations
Two new doctoral graduates of UT Social Work have successfully defended their dissertations and will graduate on Saturday, May 9,...
Read moreDr. Yolanda Padilla named to Alcalde’s 2026 Texas 10
One of UT Social Work’s very own has been named to the Texas 10 by the Texas Exes Alcalde magazine....
Read moreUT Social Work’s Tammy Linseisen, Mateo Vallejo Honored by NASW Texas Capital Area Branch
Two members of the UT Social Work community were recently honored by the NASW Texas Capital Area Branch for their...
Read moreUT Swimming and Diving Coach Matt Scoggin (BSW '87) to deliver keynote address at Texas Social Work Commencement
Texas Longhorns head diving coach and five-time U.S. Olympic diving coach Matt Scoggin (BSW ’87) will deliver the keynote address...
Read moreThree students selected to participate in UT Social Work commencement program
The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work has selected three graduating students to participate in the 2026...
Read moreA Valentine’s Day Story: Mart (MSSW ’72) & Sue Hoffman (MSSW ‘72) Reflect on 58 Years of Marriage
If there’s one perfect example that social workers can find love and partnership, it’s hard to find a better case...
Read morePracticum Instructors Recognized for Achievement at 2026 PIDI
Four leaders in practicum instruction were honored at the 2026 UT Social Work Practicum Instructor Development Institute, recognizing impactful community...
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...
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