Practicum
SHS announces Kcie Driggers and Anna Finger as newly appointed faculty members
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes back Kcie Driggers, LCSW (MSSW...
Read moreSHS alum Sarah Lackey awarded “Field Instructor of the Year” by St. Edward’s University
Sarah Lackey, LMSW (MSW ‘08) was awarded “Field Instructor of the Year” by the St. Edward’s University School of Social...
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 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...
Read moreSteve Hicks School Establishes the Center for Societal Impact (CSI) and Welcomes Jeanette Davidson as Director
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS) at The University of Texas at Austin has established the Center for...
Read morePutting Down Roots: The brand-new SHS connection with RAICES
Miranda Best Campos, Steve Hicks School (SHS) MSSW candidate, still remembers what was running through her mind while she filled...
Read moreMSSW student awarded Ima Hogg Scholarship
Izzy Madaelil has caught the Texas spirit. After a long and winding journey and watching her siblings come through UT...
Read moreDominique McGaha: On international social work and empowering others
It’s nighttime in South Africa, but Dominique McGaha, a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) student, is not winding...
Read moreHelping first responders deal with secondary trauma
Samantha Drogosch’s path in the social work field has evolved throughout her time at the Steve Hicks School. But thanks...
Read moreNew St. David's Foundation grant supports UT Austin social work students and Central Texas nonprofits
AUSTIN, Texas – As part of their professional education, master’s students at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at...
Read morePartnering to prevent evictions
Ms. B is an elder caring for the young child of a deceased relative. Recently diagnosed with cancer, she is...
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