Social Work Leadership for the Public Good explores policy promotion in a new course for graduates and undergraduates Dr. Noel Landuyt, assistant professor of instruction, is transforming how social work students prepare for policy careers through a three hour course. The new course entitled, “Social Work Leadership for the Public… read more
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Pioneering Prevention: A Look at HBRT’s Research
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
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
