How one alumna’s gift creates ripples far beyond the classroom The conversation around the table was unlike anything Marilyn White had experienced in her decades of supporting University of Texas students. Five doctoral candidates from the School of Social Work shared their research passions with the 87-year-old mathematics alumna —… read more
Skyler Hamilton Found Her Path at UT Social Work
Her MSSW carries more than just academic credentials. Hamilton, a first-generation college student, found her calling in social work through personal experiences. Her journey from foster care to becoming an advocate for substance use disorder policy represents the transformative power of education and strategic philanthropy. “I lost my father… read more
Tackling the Overdose Crisis: Jake Samora’s Research Makes a Difference
Doctoral student Matthew “Jake” Samora’s research connects communities to save lives and transforms health outcomes. As research staff member at the Addiction Research Institute, Jake Samora contributed to the development of TxCOPE (Texans Connecting Overdose Prevention Efforts), an innovative digital platform designed to improve data collection on overdose incidents throughout… read more
