Come join us as we commemorate 130 years of UTA! From its humble beginnings as a private school with just 75 students to its current incarnation as a national research university, UT Arlington has flourished over the past century-plus—and we're ready to celebrate.
UTA is committed to keeping our alumni connected to the vibrant Maverick community.
'01 MSW Alumnus
Published poet, Award-winning actor, International Spoken Word Champion, Motivational speaker, and Housing coach at TRAC
For Michael Guinn, the path to social work has always been about purpose, healing, and the transformative power of human connection.
'14 MSW Alumna
Case Manager in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts supporting the Domestic Violence Diversion Program, and as the Founder and Executive Director of Cheryl’s Voice
For LaTasha Williams, serving her community through social work is deeply rooted in lived experience, generational resilience, and a commitment to breaking the cycle of violence.
'19 MSW Alumna
Director of Outpatient Services at Nexus Family Recovery Center in East Dallas
UTA taught me how to network, how to advocate, and how to be a resource broker.
United Way of Tarrant County new president and CEO
United Way of Tarrant County’s board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of Adam Powell as UWTC’s new president and CEO effective January 13, 2025.
CEO at The Family Place, LCSW-S Board Approved Supervisor
I am so honored to be named one of Dallas' 500 most influential business leaders for 2024. Thank you to D CEO magazine for recognizing the important work of The Family Place in our region, and for including so many nonprofit leaders and friends on this distinguished list.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and UTA BSW & MSW graduate
She gained her experience working at Children’s Health, Medical City Healthcare, Parkland Hospital Texas Dept of Family and Protective Services, MHMR, and New Horizons Ranch and Center.
Chair of the NASW National Committee on Women’s Issues and UTA Ph.D. graduate
Dr. Yasoda Sharma, professor and director of the Bachelor of Social Work program at Kutztown University, has been re-elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Region IV), the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.
Lawyer and UTA MSW graduate
Leslee Matthews - speaks to Social Work and broader but connected field of law and domestic violence awareness
The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to alleviating domestic abuse in Hawaii, welcomes attorney and social worker Leslee Matthews of Maui, as its vice president of legal services.
VDFHC WELCOMES NEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Denise McDuffey-Bauer has joined the behavioral health team at Van Diest Family Health Clinic. McDuffey-Bauer received her Bachelor of Science and Social Work in 2016 from West Texas A&M and her Master of Social Work in 2017 from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has worked as a transitional housing case manager in Amarillo, Texas.
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