**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED; THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO PLANS TO RESCHEDULE.** TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Access to opioid overdose reversal medication can vary based on availability and affordability, but knowing when and how to use these medications is just as critical during emergencies. A free community event at The University of Alabama will provide both…
March 7, 2020 Five female students will share their educational journeys in the four University of Alabama social work programs, along with their successes during a unique, student-led panel discussion on March 11 in Little Hall. The discussion, the second of the School of Social Work’s events in March to celebrate Social Work Month, will…
Zambian PhD Student Reflects on Global Journey By David Miller Going “viral” – for better or worse – is a feeling only few will share in their lifetimes. For Edson Chipalo, his recent social media attention is helping motivate others to overcome their circumstances. Chipalo, a first-year doctoral student in the University of Alabama…
By David Miller Sometimes, it takes just one class to solidify a major, and just one internship to calibrate direction. Madison Smith’s originally planned to major in nursing upon enrolling as a freshman at the University of Alabama in fall 2016. But, inspired to learn about the risk factors of drug addiction, she enrolled in…
A little extra buzz is happening around Little Hall and campus this summer with UA hosting high school students who are participating in the 2019 National Social Work Enrichment Program (NSEP). NSEP, which serves junior and senior high school students who are in foster care, was founded by UA Social Work’s MSW Program Director and Assistant Professor…
UA School of Social Work students participated in the SMART (School Health Model for Academics Reaching ALL Transforming Lives) wellness exercise at Reform Elementary School in April. Over 1,000 colorful eggs were discovered in the sunshine on the playground at Reform Elementary School (RES) where the SMART Student Health and Wellness Team organized a school-wide…
During May commencement, Jilisa Milton became the first graduate of The University of Alabama School of Social Work’s MSW-JD program. Jilisa Milton had just completed her first summer of service with Americorps and was still searching for direction in her social work career. It was 2012, and Milton, a University of Alabama alumna, was doing…
The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama is ranked 44th among the nation’s top schools for a master’s of social work, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” rankings for 2020. UA tied for the 44th spot along with six other universities. UA’s School of Social Work master’s program advanced…
Dr. Lesley Reid, chair of The University of Alabama Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been named interim dean of UA’s School of Social Work. Reid will replace Dr. Vikki Vandiver, who has retired after serving in the role since July 15, 2014. Reid will assume her new role on Feb. 1. Reid earned…
The National Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a federal agency, has awarded a $300,000 grant to researchers at The University of Alabama (UA) and Florida International University (FIU) to test the efficacy of a web and mobile application designed for dementia caregivers. Nicole Ruggiano, UA associate professor of social work, helped create “CareHeroes,” a multi-function…
