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Alumni Awards - SSW Tailgate 2024

Alumni & Friends

Welcome! This page is your starting point for School of Social Work alumni and friends events, recognition programs, sponsorship opportunities and more.

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SSW Tailgate 2024

Have you recently started a new job, published a book, or received a promotion or an award? Share your latest life accomplishments with fellow UA Social Work alumni by submitting a class note for the alumni newsletter!

Alumni Organizations

The School of Social Work’s two alumni organizations serve in an advisory role and assist with long-range planning for the school.

Board of Friends

The Board works to build positive relationships between leaders in the community and the faculty, staff, and students in our school.

Social Work Society Board

An affiliate organization of the Capstone Foundation, the Society supports the school’s goals, programs, and activities.

Alumni Awards

Do you know a recent or long-time graduate of our School of Social Work who should be recognized for their work? Consider nominating them for one of our alumni awards!

Every Fall during our annual Tailgate event, we recognize three alumni:

  • A recent alum (graduate within the past five years).
  • An alum celebrating a milestone anniversary.
  • A 25+ year graduate who has shown great dedication toward the UA School of Social Work and their community through public service.
Alumni Awards - SSW Tailgate 2024

Alumni Spotlights and Other News

Alumni Spotlight: Sherron Wilkes

Article by Ava Marante | What is social work? According to the National Association of Social Workers, “social work” is defined as being a “profession for those with a strong desire […]

  • National Academies of Practice Inducts David L. Albright, PhD, MSW

    03/21/2022 by Mealanie Bowzer The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is pleased to announce the election of David L. Albright, PhD, MSW as a Distinguished Fellow of Social Work.  Class of 2022 Fellows were welcomed into the National Academies of Practice during the awards and induction ceremony in San Diego, California on March 5, 2022.…

  • Statewide Dean’s Receptions Concludes with Stop in Montgomery

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Aimed at establishing a network of supporters and introducing the new Dean of the UA School of School Work, Schnavia Smith Hatcher, PhD, concluded her statewide tour of Dean’s Receptions Tuesday evening in Montgomery, Alabama at the RSA Tower Building. Previous stops in the journey around the state included Birmingham on Feb.…

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