When Noël Busch-Armendariz arrived at The University of Texas at Austin in 2000, she brought more than an academic résumé. She had spent years in direct practice — working with incarcerated women who had killed their abusive partners, engaging in global social work, and teaching the next generation of practitioners.… read more
New Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth with Workforce Resources
The question sounds deceptively simple: What do young people who have aged out of the foster care system actually need to find their footing in the world? The answer, as it turns out, is rarely more information. It’s guidance through the information that already exists. Someone to walk alongside you… read more
A Commencement to Remember: Celebrating Our Graduates
UT Social Work celebrated 185 graduates from the School of Social Work during the 2026 commencement ceremony. The event recognized BSW, MSSW and Ph.D. graduates. This year’s program featured a keynote address from Texas Longhorns head diving coach and five-time U.S. Olympic diving coach Matt Scoggin (BSW ’87). In his… read more
