@TexasSteveHicks: Ideas, findings, people

Children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the United States are more likely to be obese than non-disabled children. In addition, Latino children have higher rates of obesity than white children. Despite these disparities, there is very limited research on health and obesity among Latino children and adolescents… read more 

Social work major Qusay Hussein was featured on a Guardian article about people who are given a second chance in life. Hussein, a native of Iraq, suffered life-threatening injuries as the victim of a suicide bombing in 2006, when he was 17 years old. He lost half of his face… read more 

Professor Dede Sparks was selected the 2019-2020 Field Liaison of the Year by the Texas Field Educator’s Consortium. This award recognizes excellent work with field practicum students and contributions to social work education.