UH Graduate College of Social Work

08/15/2026

Today, the Graduate College of Social Work Practicum Department welcomed 90 practicum instructors to its annual orientation at Star of Hope Mission!

Instructors reconnected over breakfast while engaging with a variety of interactive inspiration stations. Practicum Director Jamie Parker welcomed guests, introduced the Practicum team, and invited Dean Yarneccia D. Dyson to share opening remarks.

The GCSW is honored to partner with such a diverse and dedicated group of practicum instructors who play an essential role in guiding, supporting, and preparing our students for the communities they will serve.

We are grateful for their commitment to helping shape the next generation of social workers and ensuring their impact is both meaningful and lasting.

‼️ Special shoutout to Erick Rainoseck, LCSW-S, ACM-SW, for being voted Practicum Instructor of the Year by his interns. Congratulations, Erick!

08/15/2026

Calling all students and recent graduates! University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Assistant Professor and researcher Terrell T. Richardson is conducting a study exploring how college men experience and protect their mental well-being.

Participants will answer a brief survey, followed by a focus group discussion on Zoom with a small group of other men. Those who complete the focus group will receive a $50 Walmart e-gift card.

Interested in participating? Tap the link to check your eligibility: https://universityofhouston.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81xnpwCPxC1WblA

08/13/2026

Tonight, the GCSW hosted its annual alumni meeting, which included college updates from GCSW Dean Yarneccia D. Dyson and a message about the importance of self-care from Associate Dean for Research Engagement, Innovation & Impact, Dr. McClain Sampson

We are so grateful to our Alumni Board and members for their support of the college as we move into our 60th year of excellence.

08/09/2026

Join us for the Inaugural State of the College Address!

GCSW Dean, Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson, invites all GCSW faculty, staff, students, alumni, community partners and friends to join us on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 1 pm in the Student Center Theater (UC Student Center - South). Click here to reserve your seat today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/38rRbjRDgT

08/06/2026

We are pleased to share that the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston is hiring an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to begin Fall 2026. Now is an exciting time to join the GCSW and the vibrant city of Houston, Texas. Please share the link below with your networks!

Find additional information regarding the positions and opportunities here: https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/assistant-dean-for-student-affairs-graduate-college-of-social-work-houston-texas-united-states

07/27/2026

The Graduate College of Social Work opened its doors (in-person and virtual) to nearly 300 MSW students last Friday and Saturday. Friday, over 150 face-to-face students spent the day engaging with their cohort, hearing important information from our Practicum, Communications, Student Affairs, and Admissions departments, and engaging with various GCSW departments at the tabling session hosted during the lunch hour. Saturday, 140 online and hybrid students spent the morning discussing various topics in breakrooms with their advisors.

We are enthusiastic about the new school year and can't wait to see the impact our current and returning students will make.

07/27/2026

Join the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in welcoming our newest faculty and staff members! Dr. Omari L. Dyson joins the GCSW this fall as Research Associate Professor. Jasmine Henry, who has 14+ years of hospitality and development leadership, will serve as the College's new Director of Development.

As we start the new academic year, we look to their leadership and drive to strengthen our shared path toward excellence. We look forward to collaborating, learning, and reflecting with them on this journey.

07/20/2026

Join the UH Graduate College of Social Work Alumni Association for its 2026 Alumni Annual Meeting, Wednesday, August 12th at 5:30 pm. Scan the QR code or click the link to register by Friday, August 7th: https://bit.ly/4bPa3mb

Guests will enjoy a *silent auction, updates from GCSW Dean, Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson, and a presentation on Savage Self-Care by Associate Dean, Dr. McClain Sampson.

*All proceeds going to support GCSW Alumni Association scholarships!

07/16/2026

The UH Graduate College of Social Work is proud to be part of this bold, collaborative effort to advance the future of health and well-being across Texas and beyond.

Through UH Health, we have an extraordinary opportunity to bring the power of social work to an interprofessional vision—strengthening the healthcare workforce, advancing innovation, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Excited for what we will build together! - Dean Yarneccia D. Dyson

Addressing Texas’ growing healthcare workforce shortage and rising demand for care, the University of Houston today announced the launch of UH Health, an academic health enterprise designed to integrate education, research and community engagement across the University.

UH Health brings together medicine, nursing, pharmacy, optometry, psychology, social work, population health, research, the Humana Integrated Health Systems Science Institute and many others, under one interprofessional vision: reflecting a fundamental shift in how healthcare is delivered through collaborative, team-based care.

More than a new initiative, UH Health represents a new way of thinking about health. By integrating disciplines, investing in research and strengthening community partnerships, the University of Houston is advancing a model of academic health that reflects both the complexity of modern healthcare and the needs of a rapidly growing state.

Read more here: https://stories.uh.edu/2026-uh-health-launch/index.html?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=uh-main-social&utm_source=facebook

07/14/2026

The Office of the Dean at the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) is proud to offer Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) opportunities for MSW students.

Graduate Research Assistantships allow students to gain practical research training, professional development opportunities, and work experience in higher education while enrolled in the GCSW.

✨ Selected GRAs will assist with the college's 60th Anniversary and Centennial Year planning. 📅 Applications and CVs must be completed by Monday, July 20th, 2026.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4aUlWH9