Destiny Ayala, a BSW student and a SWEEP mentor, was awarded a Social Work Education Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Mentor Scholarship this past year. This scholarship is granted by the school to exceptional SWEEP mentors and is funded by donors. As a SWEEP mentor, Destiny walks alongside first-year BSW students, helping… read more
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Steve Hicks School of Social Work program moves up in ranking
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work’s Master’s in Social Work program has received a 7th place ranking, tying with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s program, according to US News and World Reports. Graduate rankings and undergraduate rankings from US News and World Reports are released in alternating years.… read more
UT Austin recognized for supporting veteran education
The University of Texas at Austin is the No. 1 school for veterans in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report, and was recently honored with a gold medal designation from the Texas Veterans Commission. Established by the State of Texas, the Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award recognizes… read more