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Sep. 27, 2023
Meet Baylor’s internationally recognized expert on religion in Latin America
When it comes to more fully understanding religion and faith in Latin America, Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa bridges data, social work and theology — and at Baylor, he’s found a collaborative spot to continue decades of research in this area.
Aug. 31, 2023
C3I staff present findings at D.C. meeting hosted by SAMHSA & the US DHHS
As researchers and leaders in the field of trauma and congregations, staff from the Garland School of Social Work’s Center for Church and Community Impact (C3I) were recently invited to present research findings at a meeting hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Aug. 2, 2023
Waco, Texas' New S.C.R.A.P. Collective Receives National Grant To Promote Sustainability, Composting, Gardening & Overall Healthy Communities
WACO, Texas - July 31, 2023 - PRLog -- A new collective, S.C.R.A.P. (Sustainable Community and Regenerative Agriculture Project), has received a $150,000 grant from The Funders Network and a matching grant from the the Cooper Foundation. S.C.R.A.P. is growing a healthy, equitable food system in Waco to address issues of food waste, food insecurity, and climate resilience.
Jul. 28, 2023
VIDEO: Federal grant increases number of mental health professionals at Waco schools
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Waco ISD and Transformation Waco schools will see more licensed mental health professionals inside campuses in the coming years.
It’s all because of a more than $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, all of these licensed mental health professionals will be Baylor graduate students.
Success Stories
More StoriesWhile pursuing her master’s degree in social work at the Garland School, Bianca Smith realized she wanted to pursue private practice...and she has done just that!
Meet Bianca Smith
Military veteran and Baylor alumna Crystal Brown is shining her Baylor light via social work in a way she never expected—in the field of nephrology.
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As far back as she can remember, Karleigh Conway has always loved hearing people’s stories. Whether they were about dreams, passions, hurts or recovery, she drank them all in...preparing her for a life in social work.
Meet Karleigh Conway