Brian Bride
Hill Crest Endowed Chair in Mental Health
- bebride@ua.edu
The University of Alabama School of Social Work proudly hosts distinguished faculty renowned for their expertise, research, and dedication to advancing social change.
Meet our new faculty beginning in Fall 2024.
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Samantha Guz
Assistant Professor
- srguz@ua.edu
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Keisha Pickens
Instructor
- kkpickens@ua.edu
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Rahim Thawer
Instructor
- rthawer@ua.edu
Our Mission
The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work prepares scholar-practitioners and researchers committed to ending adverse social conditions and promoting societal well-being through teaching, research and service.
Teaching
We provide students with a high-quality educational experience to prepare them to become tomorrow’s global leaders in the social work field. Our innovative degree programs are designed to produce social workers for today’s workforce.
Research
Our students and highly distinguished faculty researchers use innovation in the classroom and interdisciplinary, research-based knowledge to address social problems, transform lives and develop solutions that change our world for the better.
Service
We provide resources and leadership by partnering with individuals, families, groups, community agencies and organizations at all levels. Our goal is to improve the delivery of social services, with an emphasis on public social services.