In 2018 the DiNito Career Center launched “Washington Calling,” a week-long, career development seminar during Spring break in Washington, D.C., for undergraduate and master’s level social work students. During the week, students meet with alumni, explore federal internship opportunities, and learn more about job prospects in policy, advocacy, clinical work,… read more
Issues
Neighborhood and health
Is neighborhood poverty harmful to every child? In a recent study that uses national data, alumni Yeonwoo Kim, Sharon Lee, and professor Catherine Cubbin show that neighborhood poverty is associated with lower social cohesion and safety, which lead to greater externalizing behaviors (such as disobedience, destroying own things, and outbursts)… read more
New research institute
The new Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness is a joint effort of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work and the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry. The institute focuses on researching best practices to help service members, veterans, and their families; training current and emerging professionals with… read more
