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Dr. Shetal Vohral-Gupta, Starla Simmons lead among SHS annual Accolades
On Tuesday, April 30, faculty and staff of the Steve Hicks School gathered as a community to commend and appreciate…
Read moreMoritz Center for Societal Impact announces inaugural Good Neighbors Program awards, funding 10 new community projects
AUSTIN, Texas – The Moritz Center for Societal Impact (MCSI), housed within the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at…
Read moreLuke Kertcher Named NASW TX Capital Area Branch’s Social Work Student of the Year
Luke Kertcher, an MSSW student in the Administration and Policy Practice (APP) concentration at the Steve Hicks School of Social…
Read moreMary-Ellen Brown, Ph.D., to serve as Josleen and Frances Lockhart Memorial Fellow for Direct Practice in Social Work
Mary-Ellen Brown, Ph.D., will join the Steve Hicks School faculty and will serve as Associate Professor and the Josleen and Frances…
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Ranked among the best ten schools of social work in the nation and located in the vibrant city of Austin, we offer a caring, small-sized community in a top-tier research university.
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Meet Our Dean: Allan Cole, Ph.D.
Appointed as Dean in 2022, Dr. Allan Cole is passionate about promoting social and economic justice, alleviating critical social problems, and enhancing human well-being.
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