Awards

A man and woman standing in front of a crowd with the man holding an award

Awards Roster

These awards are given at the School of Social Work’s annual Honors Day Convocation and Awards Day ceremony to recognize excellence in scholarship and leadership among our students, faculty and staff. They include the university-wide Buford Peace Award and honor social work faculty and staff for their excellence in teaching, research, and service to the School of Social Work.
A large group picture with three seated in front and the rest standing

Hall of Fame

Founded by the Social Work Society, the Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame honors outstanding Alabama social workers who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, their community, or social work education.

Traditions

Four people standing in a dimly lit room

African-American Heritage Month

The annual Dr. Ethel H. Hall African-American Heritage Month celebration and colloquium brings together the UA and Tuscaloosa communities to shine a light on social justice, equality and education.
Old black and white photo of people sitting and looking through a binder

50th Anniversary

More than five decades after welcoming its first MSW class, the School of Social Work continues to expand its reach, impact communities and transform lives through innovative teaching, research and service.