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
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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
Master’s student Stella Sacks awarded 2020 Ima Hogg Scholarship
Master’s student Stella Sacks is the 2020 Ima Hogg Scholarship recipient for The University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship, awarded by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, addresses the need for more trained social workers to provide quality mental health services across Texas. The foundation awards only one scholarship… read more
