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Earning her Master of Social Work online let Tia Rockwell make a bigger impact alongside her roles as military spouse and mother.

Shana Smith is a senior in the Bachelor of Social Work program at the University of Alabama and will graduate this December.

Our Advanced Standing MSW Program Orientation was a success! We loved welcoming our newest cohort of future social workers. Here’s to an exciting journey ahead and we look forward to being with you through this journey!

UA social work professor was named the 2026 Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award recipient for research and advocacy work supporting foster youth, individuals with disabilities, and justice‑involved populations.

A reentry simulation helped participants experience the challenges of life after incarceration, highlighting barriers faced by justice‑involved individuals and emphasizing the importance of empathy, advocacy, and community support.

UA Social Work partnered with United Way for Day of Action, serving alongside Temporary Emergency Services to support local individuals and families while reinforcing the importance of community collaboration and service. Provide your feedback on BizChat

The School of Social Work celebrated its 12th Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon, honoring outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service that continue to strengthen and inspire the community.

Congratulations to our amazing graduates! Today, you don’t just leave as social work students, you leave as Bama alumni. Your passion, resilience, and heart for service have prepared you to lead with purpose. Now, it’s time to go out and make #LegendaryChange. We’re so proud of you. Roll Tide!

We had the BEST time celebrating our amazing grads at the UA School of Social Work Graduation Reception! We’re so proud of our incredible graduates, your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.

UA’s Washington, D.C. practicum offers BSW and MSW students immersive, semester-long experience in federal agencies and national organizations.