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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 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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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,…
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MSW Student Kiana Winston Awarded UA’s A-Club Athlete of the Year
MSW student and UA gymnast Kiana Winston is one of two student athletes recently named a 2019 A-Club Athlete of the Year at UA. Winston and UA football player Tua Tagovailoa were both recognized with the Crimson Choice Awards in April. The Alabama Athletics Department’s annual Crimson Choice Awards are presented by the Student-Athlete Advisory…