Planting the Seed Against Poverty

Born into a historic Alabama farm family, UA Social Work alumna Melanie Bridgeforth is focused on planting her own seeds to fight poverty as the new Women's Fund CEO .

Make an Impact Through Giving

With a gift to the Social Work 50th Anniversary Book Scholarship fund, you will help buy textbooks for students with a financial need. Learn how you can support the next generation of social work graduates.

Fighting Human Trafficking

Dr. Javonda Williams was awarded a $1.35 million DOJ grant to help combat human trafficking in Alabama.

Social Work establishes Office for Military Families and Veterans

The new office will coordinate and facilitate collaborative research, education and outreach across the state for military families, veterans and the organizations that serve them.

How We Innovate

Our students and faculty find creative solutions to address social justice issues.

How We Collaborate

We partner with our communities to improve lives.

How We Transform

We give our graduates a strong foundation to become leaders in their fields.

Field: A World of Opportunities

Our Field Education program connects your classroom experience with real-world social work practice. Whether you’re learning to advocate for policy in Washington, D.C. or providing aid to impoverished communities in Ghana, our many field placement opportunities will help you find your next career.

MSW student is helping to shape HIV/AIDS policy, advocacy

With her recent appointment to the Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV/AIDS' Board of Directors, Catherine Stewart is helping the nonprofit shape policy and advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS.