In Texas, nearly 6,000 children in the foster care system await permanent families many facing extended waiting periods due to age, family circumstances or medical complexities. In a partnership with Texas Social Work, its research institutions and scholarly centers, and the Heart Galleries of Texas, successful adoption programs are now… read more
Texas Social Work Annual Report (2025)
Federal Work Study Funding Revolutionizes Practicum Support for Students and Agencies
A new form of student support at Texas Social Work is opening new avenues for students who are taking on practicum learning. Federal work study funding (FWS), historically used to support need-based students in exchange for on-campus positions, are now being used to support students in a practicum environment. This… read more
Dell Medical School Announces New Role with Dean Allan Cole
The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin introduced Allan Cole as Dell Medical School’s deputy for health humanities and technology. In this newly created position, Dean Cole will lead efforts to integrate health affairs, the humanities, and health-related technologies on behalf of Dell Med supporting meaningful impact… read more