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HBRT Co-Director Kirk von Sternberg Honored As NASW Social Work Pioneer
Dr. Kirk von Sternberg, Professor and Co-Director of the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, was selected as a 2026 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work Pioneer, a prestigious honor recognizing his significant contributions to the social work profession and outstanding service as a role model to future generations of social workers. As a…
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HBRT Director Mary M. Velasquez Appointed Lori Holleran Steiker Endowed Faculty Chair in Substance Use and Recovery by UT Austin School of Social Work
HBRT Director Mary M. Velasquez has been named the inaugural Lori Holleran Steiker Endowed Faculty Chair in Substance Use and Recovery by The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. The $3.5 million gift from Revolution Recovery (formerly known as Austin Recovery) provides permanent support for excellence in research, teaching and programming in…
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HBRT Associate Director Danielle Parrish Named to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
HBRT Associate Director Dr. Danielle Parrish has been selected as a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). Dr. Parrish also serves as the Steve Hicks Professor in Addictions and Substance Abuse Services at The University of Austin School of Social Work. AASWSW is a national leader in social…
