At the heart of UT School of Social Work lies a powerhouse institute that’s changing lives through innovative behavioral health research. For more than two decades, Dr. Mary Marden Velasquez and Dr. Kirk von Sternberg have led the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute with a clear mission: developing evidence-based… read more
UT Professor Elevates Social Work Through Lived Experience
Mayan Herman draws on clinical and cultural experience to guide social work students Experience Shaped a Career Professor Mayan Herman was born into the world of social work. Her mother, while managing her own chronic pain, was active in their community, aiding clients with chronic pain as well. “I grew… read more
Dean Allan Cole Wins Joe and Bettie Branson Ward Award
UT Social Work Dean Allan Cole was named as the recipient of the prestigious Joe and Bettie Branson Ward Award for the academic year 2025 –26. Granted once every three years by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Texas at Austin, this award… read more
