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UT Social Work Announces Robert Sebesta as Clinical Assistant Professor - Health and Aging
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin announced that Robert Sebesta, LCSW-S, HEC-C (MSSW ‘02),...
Read moreThree Texas Social Work faculty members to be recommended for promotion
Dean Allan Cole announced that several faculty colleagues will be recommended by The University of Texas at Austin President Jim...
Read moreCheng Chow and Xiaoyi Zeng earn Outstanding Graduate Research Fellowship for doctoral research
UT Social Work doctoral students Cheng Chow andXiaoyi Zeng have both been awarded an Outstanding Graduate Research Fellowship, marking the...
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 moreDoctoral Student Xiaoyi Zeng receives Graduate School Office of Career and Life Design’s 2026 Reimagining Professional Development Award
Doctoral student Xiaoyi Zeng recently received the Graduate School Office of Career and Life Design’s 2026 Reimagining Professional Development Award,...
Read more35th Annual Texas School Social Workers Conference Kicks Off with Platinum Sponsor August Schools
The 35th Annual Texas School Social Workers Conference opened Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin with platinum...
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 moreAnnual donor reception connects generosity to impact
Donors and scholarship recipients gathered at the School of Social Work’s annual Endowment Donor Appreciation Reception, where attendees are paired...
Read moreDean Gautam Yadama visits Texas Social Work, lectures on non-linear problems
Dr. Gautam Yadama, dean of the Boston College School of Social Work, visited UT Social Work to meet with faculty,...
Read more15th Annual Leben Play Therapy Symposium Trains Social Workers Serving Children with Special Needs
Mental health professionals recently gathered for an intensive training on integrating internal family systems with play therapy techniques. Led by...
Read moreTexas Social Work Announces Alyssa Aguirre, LCSW-S, as Assistant Professor of Practice
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin announced that Alyssa Aguirre, LCSW-S, will join its...
Read moreAI in Social Work: Survey Reveals Widespread Adoption Amid Infrastructure Gap
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact’s January Lunch & Learn featured Dr. Elisa Borah and Dr. Jillian Landers sharing preliminary...
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