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Spring 2026 Graduation

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!


Spring 2026 Graduation Receiption

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.


Amy McLean Accepted into CSWE Teaching Academy

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…


Professor, Foster Youth Advocate Receives Buford Peace Award

/ 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.…


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…