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Everyday discrimination impacts mental health
Researchers have determined that African Americans and Caribbean blacks who experience discrimination of multiple types are at substantially greater risk...
Read moreSurveys for a better Texas
Social work researchers survey the Texas state government to make it better and create public trust
Read moreDr. Yessenia Castro receives national award
Assistant professor Yessenia Castro‘s research on disparities-related research among minority and underserved populations has earned her national recognition. The National...
Read moreWelcome Social Work Students!
More than one hundred new students have joined the master’s program at the School of Social Work this fall. They...
Read moreAustin's first recovery high school opens
University High School, Austin’s first recovery high school, is officially open for business. Twelve students have filled out applications to be...
Read moreDr. Armour: Restorative discipline can help reduce dropout rates of students and teachers
Dr. Marilyn Armour, University Distinguished Professor at the School of Social Work, authored an op-ed on the potential of restorative discipline...
Read moreDr. Allen on the Ferguson crisis and police residency requirements
Dr. Terrence Allen, assistant professor at the School of Social Work, was interviewed by Southern California Public Radio about his...
Read moreJuvenile justice initiative named promising program
The Front End Diversion Initiative (FEDI), a Texas juvenile justice initiative spearheaded by Dr. Erin M. Espinosa from the School...
Read moreDr. Maxwell: Seven emerging trends in substance use in Texas
Dr. Jane Maxwell, research scientist at the School of Social Work, summarizes the main findings from her June 2014 report...
Read moreDr. Jones receives Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award
Dr. Barbara Jones has been selected a 2014 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award recipient. Jones is the assistant dean for health...
Read moreHough: Five facts about Medicaid expansion
Clinical assistant professor Cossy Hough put together this list of five essential facts that Texas social workers need to know...
Read moreEntrepreneurship tools for young African leaders
Dr. Dorie Gilbert has been busy this summer with the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, President Obama’s signature effort to...
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