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Congratulations Class of 2021
View the recording of the Steve Hicks School Graduate Moments of Recognition on our YouTube channel. Congratulations to all 2021...
Read moreEffective, solution-focused approaches to dropout prevention
Professor Cynthia Franklin, Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, answers questions about...
Read moreTexas Center for Disability Studies joins Steve Hicks School of Social Work
AUSTIN – The Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) is excited to announce its move to the Steve Hicks School...
Read moreHelping kids at border requires political will
The night-vision camera operated remotely by U.S. agents captures the silent drama of a coyote—a human smuggler—straddling the border wall...
Read moreTo stop domestic violence, we need to listen to science about abusers
The recent tragic triple homicide in Austin is a stark reminder that perpetrators of domestic violence can, and sometimes do,...
Read moreThree ways social workers can reduce risky drinking
High-risk drinking among women has increased significantly over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic seems to have made the problem worse....
Read morePeople with autism need support, and Texas can lead the way
Autism can affect any family, regardless of our skin color, wealth or religion. During the past 15 years, the rate...
Read more2021 Honors Day
Every year, The University of Texas at Austin selects undergraduate students of high academic achievement to be recognized during Honors Day . Honorees...
Read moreVeteran Spouse Network provides vital support (video)
The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) began in January 2016 as an online and in-person forum for veteran spouses in Texas...
Read moreMaster's student Katrina Fitzpatrick wins advocacy award
Austin, Texas – Katrina Fitzpatrick, a master’s student at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, has been honored with...
Read moreIt’s time for more parents to step up for children with Down syndrome
Parents who have children with Down syndrome are critically invested in spreading awareness. As a mom of a young child...
Read moreNew video library on military social work
The Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness has launched a new video-training library that contains all virtual sessions of...
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