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 will celebrate 60 years of service, education, and legendary change with two special events on Oct. 16 and 17 in Tuscaloosa. “These events will bring together alumni and friends to celebrate the enduring legacy and impact of the UA School of Social Work,” said Dean Schnavia Smith Hatcher. “We…
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…
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.
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…
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 Education Program, which…
Get to know DSW student and graduate ambassador Max Sleep-Frankel as he shares his journey into social work, his passion for advocacy, and the experiences shaping his future as a scholar-practitioner.
Meet BSW ambassador Devon Longstreet, whose passion for mentorship and advocacy inspires future social workers while shaping his goal of supporting young men and children in clinical and school settings.
