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Alumni & Friends

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 next issue of OutReach magazine and 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 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 […]

  • Spring 2020 Commencement: Melody Higgins, MSW

    Motivated by Child’s Victimization, MSW Grad Thankful for GRA Role on DOJ Grant By David Miller May 1, 2020 Two years would pass before Melody Higgins knew her daughter had been a victim of human sex trafficking. The abuse was familial prior to Higgins and her husband, David Higgins, fostering and later adopting the girl,…

  • Spring 2020 Commencement: Allie Neyman, BSW

    Former Engineering Major ‘Challenged Like Never Before’ in Social Work By David Miller April 29, 2020 Allie Neyman was ready to pack her bags and move back home. The Gulf Breeze, Florida native was “lost” during her freshman year at the University of Alabama. Her major, civil engineering, was a passion-driven decision, but she was…

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