Alumni News
New 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...
Read moreDanielle Parrish, Ph.D., Named to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
UT Social Work professor Danielle Parrish (Ph.D. ’08) is among the newest inductees named to the American Academy of Social...
Read moreDeidi Olaya (MSSW '14) Honored for Research on Gender Violence in Latin America
We continue International Education Week, with a spotlight on UT Social Work alum Deidi Olaya (MSSW ‘14), who was awarded...
Read moreDiNitto Center welcomes four panelists for Day in the Life of a Social Worker
UT Social Work welcomed four social workers to speak to students about their social work experiences during Day in the...
Read moreTwo-time alum Laurie Cook Heffron named 2025 Social Worker of the Year by NASW Texas
Two-time UT Social Work alum Laurie Cook Heffron (MSSW ’02, Ph.D. ’15) has been named the 2025 Social Worker of...
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