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…
Jade Scales and her class for being highlighted for their contributions to Jeremiah’s Garden. Their community engagement efforts were profiled by WVUA for Social Work Month. Click here to read the article.
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…
OCTOBER 24 – 27, 2024 The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) conferences help to promote and teach best practices in research and curriculum development through dynamic educational sessions, peer networking forums, and job-search opportunities. The UA School of Social Work is pleased to announce the following faculty and student research presentations for CSWE’s 2024 Annual…
October 11, 2024 James Slaughter, the 2024 Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame inductee, is a dedicated social work leader whose career has spanned over four decades. As the retired Deputy Commissioner for Field Administration of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Mr. Slaughter has tirelessly advocated for vulnerable populations across Alabama. Beginning his…
09/25/2024 Written by Lyric Wisdom The School of Social Work takes pride in celebrating the achievements and goals of our wide range of alum. Dr. M. Josh McNeil, a doctoral graduate of the class of 2024, is a perfect example of the talent that drives change in the world around us. McNeil has made significant…
The University of Alabama School of Social Work proudly hosts distinguished faculty renowned for their expertise, research, and dedication to advancing social change. Meet our new faculty beginning in Fall 2024. Our Mission The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work prepares scholar-practitioners and researchers committed to ending adverse social conditions and promoting societal well-being…
August 1, 2024 The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian E. Bride as the Hill Crest Foundation Endowed Chair in Mental Health. Dr. Bride brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and leadership to our community, marking an exciting new chapter in our commitment to advancing…
July 31, 2024 Join us in celebrating the remarkable career and retirement of Dr. Debra Nelson-Gardell, a dedicated member of the School of Social Work faculty at The University of Alabama. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Nelson-Gardell has significantly contributed to our community through her various roles, leaving a lasting impact on both colleagues…
Shakima Tozay, a Doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama School of Social Work, has not had the usual pathway to navigate the field of social work. Self-described as a “military social worker,” Tozay is well-versed in multiple different social work disciplines and social work-adjacent fields. Her introduction to the field of social work started…
