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
Issues
Tackling the Overdose Crisis: Jake Samora’s Research Makes a Difference
Doctoral student Matthew “Jake” Samora’s research connects communities to save lives and transforms health outcomes. As research staff member at the Addiction Research Institute, Jake Samora contributed to the development of TxCOPE (Texans Connecting Overdose Prevention Efforts), an innovative digital platform designed to improve data collection on overdose incidents throughout… read more
Summer 2024 Class Notes
Gary Bachman, MSSW ’82, retired from his faculty position at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, with the rank of Emeritus Professor, becoming one of only 27 faculty members to have been so honored. He remains active on the boards of several social service agencies on both sides of the state… read more
