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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 […]
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Land, Vincent Reflect on Careers During Social Work Hall of Fame Induction
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two University of Alabama alumni who have combined more than 70 years advocating for Alabama’s children have been inducted into the Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame. Debbi Austin Land, former director of the Clay House, a children’s advocacy center in Bessemer, and Paul Vincent, founder and former director of the Child…
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UA School of Social Work Launches ‘Own Your Vote’ Series
As the 2020 presidential election draws nearer, The University of Alabama School of Social Work has created a speaker series to highlight issues of voting rights and equal access. The “Own Your Vote” lunch-and-learn series will include topics such as the restoration of voting rights for previously incarcerated people, challenges Hispanic people face in voting,…