Texas Contributes to CDC Study on Autism Prevalence for the First Time
May 15, 2025

Texas Contributes to CDC Study on Autism Prevalence for the First Time

Researchers at the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS), a research institute at The University of Texas at Austin’s Steve...
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Dean Allan Cole named as 2025-26 Joe and Bettie Branson Ward Award winner
May 14, 2025

Dean Allan Cole named as 2025-26 Joe and Bettie Branson Ward Award winner

Allan Cole, dean of Texas Social Work, was named as the recipient of the prestigious Joe and Bettie Branson Ward...
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Dr. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk von Sternberg share youth recruitment insights during May's Moritz Center Lunch & Learn
May 8, 2025

Dr. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk von Sternberg share youth recruitment insights during May's Moritz Center Lunch & Learn

During the Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn for May 2025, Dr. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk von...
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TxCOPE partnership named 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the Year for Crisis Response and Resilience
May 6, 2025

TxCOPE partnership named 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the Year for Crisis Response and Resilience

The Addiction Research Institute (ARI) and its digital partner Ediven received the 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the...
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Dr. Sandy Magaña named to the Texas 10 by Alcade Magazine
May 1, 2025

Dr. Sandy Magaña named to the Texas 10 by Alcade Magazine

Dr. Sandy Magaña, professor in autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities and executive director of the Texas Center for Disability Studies, was...
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Joan Asseff, Mary Beer headline 2025 annual Texas Social Work accolades
April 29, 2025

Joan Asseff, Mary Beer headline 2025 annual Texas Social Work accolades

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, faculty and staff of Texas Social Work gathered as a community to commend and appreciate...
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Tammy Linseisen honored with 2025 Outstanding Service Learning Instructor Award
April 25, 2025

Tammy Linseisen honored with 2025 Outstanding Service Learning Instructor Award

Professor Tammy Linseisen was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Service Learning Instructor Award as part of the University’s Tower Awards...
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Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz receives national Textbook Excellence Award
April 23, 2025

Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz receives national Textbook Excellence Award

Noël Busch-Armendariz, Ph.D., LMSW, MPA, and co-authors Maura Nsonwu, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, professor, North Carolina State University School of Social...
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Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz unpacks research on human trafficking during Moritz Center Lunch & Learn session
April 18, 2025

Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz unpacks research on human trafficking during Moritz Center Lunch & Learn session

During the April Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn session, Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz led a thoughtful discussion on...
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Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama, Ph.D., appointed as assistant professor at UT Social Work
April 17, 2025

Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama, Ph.D., appointed as assistant professor at UT Social Work

Following a national search, Dean Allan Cole announced that Dr. Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama will join UT Social Work faculty as assistant...
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Dr. Kasey Claborn named Texas Changemaker by Texas Research 
April 7, 2025

Dr. Kasey Claborn named Texas Changemaker by Texas Research 

Dr. Kasey Claborn, associate professor and director of the Addiction Research Institute, was recently named a Texas Changemaker by Texas...
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Texas Social Work leads AI conversation with new workgroup
April 4, 2025

Texas Social Work leads AI conversation with new workgroup

Dean Allan Cole established the Working Group on AI and Other Technologies, a group comprised of social work faculty and...
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