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SHS Announces New Postdoctoral Program Dedicated to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin (SHS) recently announced the beginning of…
Read moreMayan Herman Appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced the appointment of…
Read moreDiana DiNitto Named as a Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers FOundation
Diana DiNitto, Ph.D., ACSW, LCSW, AADC, is among the newest social workers to be recognized as a Social Work Pioneer…
Read moreDoctoral candidate Cat Wilsnack selected for Moore Fellowship through Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Cat Wilsnack, a doctoral student at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, has been selected by the Hogg Foundation…
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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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