Sandy Magaña, Professor in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, has been inducted into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, an honorific society of leading researchers and practitioners. Magana joins nine Steve Hicks School of Social Work professors who hold the same honor: Namkee Choi, King Davis (retired), Diana DiNitto, Rowena Fong, Cynthia Franklin, […]
Spring 2019
Depression and primary care
Depressive and anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders in primary care systems — they occur at rates higher than common illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. What are the best evidence-based treatments for these disorders in these settings? In a recent systematic review, alumni Anao Zhang, professor Cynthia Franklin, and doctoral student Audrey […]
Field instructor of the year
Sara Green-Otero, LCSW, is the recipient of the Field Instructor of the Year from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Sara is doing an amazing job with our students completing their internships at KIPP Austin Public Schools. Thank you Sara!
SSWR President
Dean Luis H. Zayas is the new President-Elect of the Society for Social Work and Research. He will serve a one-year term starting February 1, followed by two years as President, and one-year as Past President. The society was founded in 1994 as a free-standing organization dedicated to the advancement of social work research. SSWR […]
Spring 2019 Class Notes
We are proud of our alumni and the positive impact they are making in their communities. Below, we celebrate the accomplishments that have been shared with us. Are you a Steve Hicks School alum who would like to submit recent news? Submit your update here. ’67 Wade Wilson, MSSW ’67, would love to hear from […]
Spring 2019 Community
Why I give Major Joe H. Giles, Sr., MSSW ’65 “It is with gratitude that I support the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. I recall the two-story World War II building and helping carry a paraplegic class member up the stairs; professor Laura Lee Pederson’s decorative orange; professor Charles Laughton (the image of a […]