Moritz Center for Societal Impact
moritzcenter.utexas.edu
Elisa Borah, Ph.D., MSW Director
$5 Million Gift Spurs Community Investments
A significant gift helped launch the Good Neighbors Program and the Projects for Societal Impact two sets of programs which funded community-driven projects and community-partnered research.
Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness
imvfw.utexas.edu
Elisa Borah, Ph.D., MSW Director
IMVFW Recognized for Excellence in Service
The Texas Suicide Prevention Council honored the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness with their 2024 Outstanding Military & Veteran Partner award, recognizing tireless efforts to develop evidence-based approaches that support the unique needs of military families and veterans navigating life’s transitions.
Institute for Organizational Excellence
sites.utexas.edu/ioe
Noel Landuyt, Ph.D. Director
IOE Conducts Employee Engagement Research for State Agencies
In collaboration with state agencies such as the Texas Water Development Board and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, IOE conducted research and provided research findings to state employers about organizational goals, mental health initiatives, and employee wellness.
Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing
txicfw.socialwork.utexas.edu
Monica Faulkner, Ph.D., LMSW Director
TXICFW Receives $5 Million to Study Foster Care Systems
The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to evaluate health interventions in the foster care system in three states.
Addiction Research Institute
ari.socialwork.utexas.edu
Kasey Claborn, Ph.D. Director
Big Texas Rally for Recovery Reaches 15 Cities
The Addiction Research Institute’s signature event celebrating recovery reached 15 cities, hosting rallies that brought together thousands in the recovery community. These gatherings provide critical visibility, reduce stigma, and connect people with life-changing resources.
Health Behavior Research & Training Institute
sites.utexas.edu/hbrt
Mary M. Velasquez, Ph.D. Director
$5.5 Million in New Grants Expands Behavioral Health Research
The Health Behavior Research & Training Institute welcomed Danielle Parrish, (Ph.D. ’08), MSW, who brought five research grants totaling more than $5.5 million. This significant investment expands the institute’s capacity to develop and test interventions that address complex behavioral health challenges affecting vulnerable populations.
Institute for Collaborative Health Research & Practice
sites.utexas.edu/ichrp
Lailea Noel, Ph.D. Director
Pilot Study Addresses Rural Cancer Survivor Support Gaps
The Institute for Collaborative Health Research & Practice partnered with the American Cancer Society and Dell Medical School to support cancer survivors in rural communities. This study looks at the unique barriers rural Texans face in accessing comprehensive cancer care.
Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
sites.utexas.edu/idvsa
Noël Busch-Armendariz, Ph.D., LMSW, MPA Director
Criminal Justice Education Project Strengthens Survivor Advocacy
The Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault launched a new initiative, sponsored by the Texas Office of the Governor, that educates criminal justice professionals and community leaders. This program builds a network of informed advocates who can better support survivors.
Texas Center for Disability Studies
sites.utexas.edu/ioe
Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., MSW Executive Director
New Postdoctoral Program Focuses on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Texas Center for Disability Studies has established a postdoctoral program dedicated exclusively to research on intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health
sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute
Molly Lopez, Ph.D. Director
$1.6 Million Grant Extends Critical School Mental Health Project
The Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health secured $1.6 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to continue its vital work supporting mental health initiatives in schools. This extension ensures that more Texas students will have access to the mental health resources they need to thrive.