Welcome! This page is your starting point for School of Social Work alumni and friends events, recognition programs, sponsorship opportunities and more.
Alumni Links
Share Your Alumni News!
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 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 […]
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Peiyuan Zhang
Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: pzhang28@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Peiyuan Zhang is a gerontological social work researcher dedicated to improving the quality of and access to end-of-life care for older adults and supporting their family caregivers. Grounded in implementation science, her research focuses on advance care planning (ACP) implementation improvement in nursing…
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Lacey Jenkins
Faculty Title Contact Information Email: ljenkins9@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Lacey Jenkins is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. She earned her BSW from Texas Christian University, an MSW from the University of Denver, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. During her practice…
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