Oct 10, 2017
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Marisa Ortega
Burnt orange bound…Since she was a young girl, Marisa Ortega always dreamed of becoming a Longhorn. She didn’t realize that…
May 18, 2017
A Cycle of Hope: Social work alum reflects on journey from prison to Ph.D.
There are moments in life when something shifts and everything changes. Reggie Smith (B.A.,Social Work, ’16) recognized that moment…
Jan 27, 2017
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month: Irek Banaczyk
When Irek Banaczyk was nine, he and his family emigrated from Poland to New York in pursuit of a better…
Mar 16, 2016
Dr. Yolanda Padilla: Championing Social and Economic Justice
Dr. Yolanda Padilla, professor of social work, focuses her research on social and economic justice, particularly among…
Mar 08, 2016
Agents of Change: Meet Social Work Scholar Dr. Yolanda Padilla
Dr. Yolanda Padilla, professor of social work, focuses her research on social and economic justice, particularly among…
Nov 03, 2015
Dr. Esther Calzada: Getting to the Root of Mental Health Disorders
Dr. Esther Calzada, associate professor in the School of Social Work, specializes in early childhood development with a particular…
Sep 09, 2015
Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright: Preventing Substance Abuse Among Young Adults
Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, specializes in research on substance use…