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Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona to become first endowed Chair at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work
Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS), has…
Read moreUT Austin, SHS Receives Grant to Enhance School-Based Mental Health Supports
AUSTIN, TEXAS — As part of a continued research project, The Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH), based…
Read moreSHS Certifies Four Doctoral Candidates for Graduation in the Class of 2024
On Saturday, May 11, Dean Allan Cole certified the graduation of four Ph.D. candidates, signifying the newest generation of doctors…
Read moreDesto Huerta and Shalom Hernandez announced as BSW and MSSW student speakers for 2024 commencement
In continuing a long-held tradition, the Steve Hicks School of Social Work announced Desto Huerta and Shalom Hernandez as its…
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Meet Our Dean: Allan Cole, Ph.D.
Appointed as Dean in 2022, Dr. Allan Cole is passionate about promoting social and economic justice, alleviating critical social problems, and enhancing human well-being.
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