Faculty & Staff
Diana DiNitto named Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE) Best Reviewer of 2023
Diana M. DiNitto, Ph.D., the Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the Steve...
Read moreSHS welcomes Lorena Sánchez as the new Director of Admissions
Lorena Sánchez was announced as the new Director of Admissions for the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, effective October...
Read moreErin Cantrell-Martinez appointed as Interim Director of the DiNitto Career Center
Allan Cole, Dean of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS), announced the appointment of Erin Cantrell-Martinez as the school’s Interim Director...
Read moreSteve Hicks School announces new professor ranks following 2022-23 promotions and promotion & tenure cycle
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work announced the following new ranks for professors who went through the 22-23 promotion...
Read moreRubén Parra-Cardona recognized with AAMFT's Outstanding Innovation in Research Award
Rubén Parra-Cardona, Ph.D., associate dean for global engagement at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS), was recognized with...
Read moreShane Whalley Named NASW Texas 2023 Social Worker of the Year
Shane Whalley, assistant professor of instruction at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, was named by the National Association...
Read moreSHS Stands Front and Center on Historic Trip to FILUNI 2023
Representatives from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS) served front and center with a historical international delegation in...
Read moreSteve Hicks School of Social Work recognized with four Provost’s Early Career Fellows in 2023-24
SHS earned the distinct honor of having four Provost’s Early Career Fellows named for the 2023-24 academic year. With four...
Read moreDrs. Cynthia Franklin & Catherine Cubbin Recognized by Research.com as Best Scientists
Drs. Cynthia Franklin and Catherine Cubbin were recognized by Research.com as two of the top 30 University of Texas at Austin faculty members in Best...
Read moreDr. Namkee G. Choi Named No. 2 Most Influential Gerontology Social Work Researcher in World
Dr. Namkee G. Choi, Professor and Louis & Ann Wolens Centennial Chair in Gerontology at the Steve Hicks School of...
Read moreProfessor Mary Beer Appointed Assistant Dean for Practicum Education
Dean Allan Cole announced the appointment of Professor Mary Beer, LCSW-S, to lead the field education program at the Steve...
Read moreProfessor Tanya Voss to Serve as Assistant Dean for Global Engagement
Effective August 15, 2023, Professor Tanya Voss will serve as the Assistant Dean for Global Engagement for the Steve Hicks School...
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