The Steve Hicks School’s food pantry fulfills the spirit of social work The coronavirus pandemic altered the lives of many. Among those forced to adjust were the very individuals the Steve Hicks School exists to serve: its students. Social work students were forced to quickly adapt to a new learning… read more
Fall 2020
Documenting racial injustice as a Black photojournalist
By Montinique Monroe | Texas Steve Hicks In May, a few weeks before George Floyd’s killing shook the nation, I was the only journalist to attend Michael Ramos’ gravesite ceremony in Austin. Ramos, who was Black and Hispanic, was shot by police officer Christopher Taylor on April 24. Officers, who… read more
Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness
When a service member transitions out of the military, their family transitions alongside them. This transition is often marked by challenges associated with geographic relocation, career uncertainty, family reintegration, the development of a new community, and identifying needed healthcare and social supports. With a grant from the Texas HHSC Veterans… read more
