Oct 13, 2021
How UT Earned the Seal of Excelencia
Texas’ top public university recognized as an institution where Latino students thrive.
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Sep 10, 2021
We built this city. Now, can UT help make Austin the best version of itself?
A conversation with UT’s new deputy to the president for societal challenges and opportunities, Allan Cole
Aug 24, 2021
Critical Gaps Exist With Domestic Violence, Child Welfare Services in Texas, Report Finds
AUSTIN, Texas — Domestic violence and child welfare agencies in Texas do not have enough resources to provide survivors with consistent housing, child care and counseling services, according to a new analysis funded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor that highlights the gaps facing the state. Researchers at The University […]
Jun 22, 2021
New Training Videos Help Police, Prosecutors and Advocates Respond to Sexual Assault
AUSTIN, Texas — Law enforcement officers, prosecutors and victims services professionals have a new set of tools to better understand and respond to sexual assault on college campuses and in local communities — just as many students are preparing to return to campus. The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (IDVSA) in the Steve Hicks […]
Mar 30, 2021
VIDEO: Veteran Spouse Network Provides Vital Support
The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) began in January 2016 as an online and in-person forum for veteran spouses in Texas to define resources and programming needs for themselves and their families. Today, the VSN has grown to a network of more than 1,000 veteran spouses and committed partners. The VSN offers opportunities for members to […]
Sep 16, 2020
Texas Veterans Network to Offer Comprehensive Support for Veterans, Families Transitioning to Civilian Life
AUSTIN, Texas — Veterans and their families can face significant challenges transitioning back to the civilian world – including a confusing, disconnected landscape of employment, education and health care support. A new service from The University of Texas at Austin aims to make things easier. The Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness at UT […]
Aug 13, 2020
How Do You Teach About Human Trafficking?
For one social work professor and her two co-authors, it required writing their own textbook, which won UT’s Hamilton Book Award.
Jan 23, 2020
New 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 The University of Texas at Austin complete more than 1,000 hours of internship in Texas agencies and nonprofits. Many organizations, however, can’t partake in this mutually beneficial arrangement because they don’t have at least one […]
