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…
May 15, 2024 | UA News Center – Written by Jennifer Brady Tuscaloosa native and graduate student Aisha Winston spent the past academic year serving her local community and others in rural Alabama as part of the UA School of Social Work’s new Black Belt Internship Initiative. “Alabama’s Black Belt holds a rich history of migration…
Date: May 7th, 2024 By Ambre Adams At the end of each academic year, The University of Alabama School of Social Work hosts its annual Awards Ceremony, during which the school’s premier award, the Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award, is presented. The Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award is a university-wide recognition designed to honor…
The UA School of Social Work invites submissions from UA and UAB students for the 2024 IOP Services Essay Writing Contest. Last year, IOP Services sponsored an essay contest on the topic of “Barriers to Mental Health Care in Alabama.” According to the winning essay, underserved rural populations confront a significant accessibility barrier, and a…
Throughout March, the School of Social Work celebrates the profound impact of social workers and the invaluable contributions they make to our communities. As champions of social justice, advocates for marginalized populations, and catalysts for positive change, social workers embody the essence of compassion, empathy, and resilience. Join us in honoring their dedication and commitment…
January, 19, 2024 The Cambia Health Foundation has chosen UA School of Social Work’s Dr. Hyunjin Noh as a Sojourns Scholar Leadership Fellow. This competitive fellowship, granted to scholars in the field of palliative care, aims to advance person-centered palliative care. Dr. Noh stands out among the 12 scholars selected this year, representing diverse disciplines.…
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By Ambre Adams October 13, 2023 In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the University of Alabama School of Social Work, 2023 Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame inductees Audrey Ellis and Beatrice Johnson were celebrated for their remarkable contributions to the field. Angela McClintock, President of the Social Work Society board, welcomed honorable guests, family,…
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is pleased to welcome the following new fall of 2023 Faculty Members: Clinical Assistant Professor (Assistant Professor of Practice) Degree ProgramsBS (University of South Carolina), MSW (University of South Carolina), DSW (University of Alabama) Research Areas Research Agenda Clinical Practice Experience Assistant Professor Degree ProgramsBSW (The University of…
“Changing the world, bit by bit.” Kirsten Laha-Walsh is pioneering possibilities in the field of social work research. A former military veteran and the caregiver and spouse of a military veteran who was injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kirsten is passionate about supporting the needs of military veterans and their caregivers. Kirsten chose to study…
