Please join us in welcoming two outstanding new faculty members to The University of Alabama School of Social Work! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Devin Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Dr. Sheila McMahon, Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program, to the Bama Social Work family! Dr. Williams is a…
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to announce that Dr. Dione King has been elected to serve on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) National Nominating Committee as the Graduate Program Representative. Her term will begin on July 1, 2026. CSWE recently announced the election of five new members to…
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.
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.
A $2.4 million federal grant will support MSW students with $25,000 stipends and specialized training to prepare them for behavioral health careers serving children, adolescents, and underserved communities across Alabama.
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to announce that Amy McLean, instructor and coordinator of teaching innovation, has been accepted into the Council of Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Teaching Academy, a national program focused on advancing excellence in social work education. The yearlong initiative brings together a select group of educators…
/ Dr. Sebrena Jackson, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award for 2025. The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious university-wide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work during its award ceremony at the end of each academic year.…
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…
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…
