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Natalie Underwood

Communications Specialist II Contact Information Email: njunderwood1@ua.edu


Janet Hall

Administrative Assistant II, Strategy and External Affairs Contact Information Email: jrhall13@ua.edu


School of Social Work Faculty Member Featured in We Are UA Campaign 2025

For the first time in history, a representative from Social Work will be one of the faces of We Are UA. Dr. Hyunjin Noh, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor, was selected to be an ambassador for the 2025 fundraising campaign. We invite you to take a moment to view her individual promotional video and…


New Co-Editors in Chief for Children and Adolescent Social Work Journal

As of January 1st, 2025, Drs. Brenda Smith and Leah Cheatham will be serving as co-Editors-in-Chief for the Children and Adolescent Social Work Journal, published by Springer Nature.  Within these new positions, Drs. Smith and Cheatham aim to build on the journal’s strong foundation set by Drs. Lisa Schelbe and Bruce Thyer by maintaining a high level of quality, upholding the journal’s commitment to…


Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus : Max Sleep-Frankel, DSW

10/20/2024 Get to know Max Sleep-Frankel, one of our exceptional graduate ambassadors at the UA School of Social Work. In this installment of "Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus," we take a closer look at the individuals who serve as bothleaders and advocates within our program. Max offers a unique perspective on his journey to social work,…


2025 National DSW Conference on Education & Social Work Practice

The University of Alabama is Excited to Host the 2025 National DSW Conference on Education & Social Work Practice on Friday, April 25th 2025. DSW at the Helm: Leading Social Work Through Today’s Uncharted Waters. Given changing social and political landscapes, now is the time for us to cultivate spaces for practice doctorates in overcoming…


Expanding Opportunities: Dr. Coy Stout to Head UA SSW’s Washington DC Program

December 17th, 2024 The University of Alabama School of Social Work (SSW) proudly announces that Dr. Coy Stout will officially join the school’s Office of Experiential Programs team as the Washington DC Program Faculty Liaison on January 3, 2025. In this pivotal role, Dr. Stout will oversee the School of Social Work’s esteemed Washington DC Practicum…


Kayla Johnson

Student Services Manager Contact Information Email: kayla.johnson@ua.edu


Camisha Washington

Student Recruiter Contact Information Email: cmwashington2@ua.edu