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.
BSW ambassador Emily Dykes shares how her passion for service and global health inspired her social work journey and shaped her aspirations for international practice and advocacy.
Senior, Selma native Strengthens Faith through Friendships at UA April 9, 2020 By David Miller Despite all of Nautica Davis’ service work in high school and in junior college, she felt a void as she prepared to transfer to a four-year university in 2018. Davis was keen to continue her service work, especially with children.…
Senior finds encouragement, empowerment in School of Social Work March 6, 2020 By David Miller As the daughter of Filipino immigrants, Shaina Daquioag can empathize with people who emigrate to the United States and struggle to adjust to a new culture. Daquioag’s family moved to the United States when she was 3 years old. Once…
Senior reflects on uncertainty as a freshman, future working with people with disabilities By David Miller Hannah Lancaster applied only to the University of Alabama prior to graduating from Tuscaloosa County High School. Though undecided on a major, she was confident she’d “figure out” her direction. Lancaster had developed interests in social and community connections…
