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GCSW Student Leaders

Introducing GCSW Student Ambassadors and Cohort Communicators

Finding New Ways to Heal: How Horses, Snakes, and a Social Work Education Are Expanding Clinical Therapy

MSW Student Dustin Larsen Discusses the Impact of Reimagining Traditional Clinical Care

Cougar CHAIN: Connecting Culture and Cognitive Health

How UH Students Are Charting a Path to Excellence Through Community Care

No Coog Left Hungry: GCSW Students Lead the Charge Against Food Insecurity

With one in three college students facing food insecurity, MSW students Alexandria Cardenas and Hallie Hasenback are tackling the problem, one donation at a time. 

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Coach Kelvin Sampson, UH Men's Basketball

UH Basketball Head Coach shares how his Lumbee heritage
defined his coaching philosophies

The Dean's Executive Team (DET) and College Administrative Team (CAT)

MEET THE TEAMS! At the GCSW, we’re building a stronger foundation for the future of social work. With expanded leadership teams and a renewed focus on innovation, community partnerships, and student success, we’re positioning the College to lead with vision, innovate through research, and strengthen our community partnerships. 

INsight 2025

INsight serves as a captivating showcase, spotlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of our students, esteemed alumni and dedicated faculty members.

THE VISION THE VOICE: Celebrating the unique voices of our community.

The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) is proud to welcome Ginger Lucas as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

THE VISION THE VOICE: Celebrating the unique voices of our community.

The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) is proud to welcome Ginger Lucas as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

THE VISION THE VOICE: Celebrating the unique voices of our community.

The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) is proud to welcome Dr. Quenette Walton as the new Associate Dean of Doctoral Education.

Celebrating Pride, Advocacy, and Community


Celebrating our programs and staff members who dedicate themselves to the ongoing struggle for liberation, equality, and acceptance.

INsight 2024

INsight serves as a captivating showcase, spotlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of our students, esteemed alumni and dedicated faculty members.

GCSW Initiatives Aim to Strengthen Curriculum and Affordability

GCSW students are saving anywhere from $1,900 to $12,800 in tuition following The Office of the Provost and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approving the GCSW's proposal to reduce the semester credit hours associated with the college's MSW program over the summer of 2023.

Designing with Intention

"The transformations of the rooms touch on so many areas that are important to social workers and the work we do, such as all the 'isms- racism, ageism, ableism, neurodiverse students, body affirming & LGBTQIA2+ spaces, etc."

2023 NASW-TX Chapter Conference Recap: Social Work Breaks Barriers

This year’s conference theme was the same as the 2023 NASW Social Work Month theme, “Social Work Breaks Barriers.” The theme conveys that social work breaks down barriers that prevent people and communities from thriving, particularly in the area of mental health.