Culture & Community Activities
June 4, 2023
Ethel H. Hall Annual Celebration Villareal Receives Horizon Award MLK Elementary Book Drive
Leah P. Cheatham
June 4, 2023
Associate Professor Contact Information Office: 2007 Little HallEmail: lpcheatham@ua.eduPhone: (205) 348-4655 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Leah P. Cheatham is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on the convergence of disability issues and system-involved populations, particularly children and young adults. Informed by legal […]
SSW Directory
June 4, 2023
Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame Inductees
June 1, 2023
2024 Inductee James Slaughter James Slaughter, a retired Deputy Commissioner for Field Administration of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, has dedicated over four decades of his life to advancing social work and improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families across Alabama. He was not only a mentor to aspiring social workers but also […]
Highlight of My Career
May 31, 2023
I joined the School of Social work as a faculty member on December 1, 1968, and retired on June 1, 1996. Being a faculty member at this school is the highlight of my career. My heartfelt blessings to you and everyone at the SSW, both past and present. The year was 1966. My wife Jane and […]
The Social Times
May 31, 2023
Welcome to The Social Times, the School of Social Work’s blog. Looking for more articles? Quickly browse through all The Social Times blog posts in one convenient location. Visit this link to see more articles. Kirsten Laha-Walsh “Changing the world, bit by bit.” Kirsten Laha-Walsh is pioneering possibilities in the field of social work research. A […]
Noontime Knowledge
May 31, 2023
Dr. Sherron Wilkes, faculty at UA SSW, envisioned and implemented Noontime Knowledge in August 2020 as part of a study on the benefits, challenges, and experiences of a virtual learning series. Dr. Wilkes’s research, UA IRB approved, focuses on “A Qualitative Inquiry into the Use of a Virtual Platform during a Crisis to Boost Social […]
Continuing Education
May 31, 2023
The School of Social Work’s Continuing Education (CE) Program is offered in partnership with the College of Continuing Studies at The University of Alabama to meet the continuing education needs of social work professionals in Alabama and beyond. Our CE program launched in summer 2017 with the goal to make social work professional development and career advancement […]
School of Social Work Welcomes New Faculty Members
May 31, 2023
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is pleased to welcome the following new fall of 2023 Faculty Members: Clinical Assistant Professor (Assistant Professor of Practice) Degree ProgramsBS (University of South Carolina), MSW (University of South Carolina), DSW (University of Alabama) Research Areas Research Agenda Clinical Practice Experience Assistant Professor Degree ProgramsBSW (The University of […]
Honors Day
May 31, 2023
Honors Day Awards The School of Social Work honors its top students for their academic achievements and leadership during Honors Week at The University of Alabama. Social Work student organizations also honor faculty and staff excellence as part of Honors Day. Awards are presented in April at the School’s annual Honors Day Convocation, which includes […]