August 1, 2024 The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian E. Bride as the Hill Crest Foundation Endowed Chair in Mental Health. Dr. Bride brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and leadership to our community, marking an exciting new chapter in our commitment to advancing…
May 15, 2024 | UA News Center – Written by Jennifer Brady Tuscaloosa native and graduate student Aisha Winston spent the past academic year serving her local community and others in rural Alabama as part of the UA School of Social Work’s new Black Belt Internship Initiative. “Alabama’s Black Belt holds a rich history of migration…
Throughout March, the School of Social Work celebrates the profound impact of social workers and the invaluable contributions they make to our communities. As champions of social justice, advocates for marginalized populations, and catalysts for positive change, social workers embody the essence of compassion, empathy, and resilience. Join us in honoring their dedication and commitment…
Senior BSW student reflects on challenges of working through COVID By David Miller May 14, 2021 There’s always more that can be done. That perspective can help shape a variety of good habits and create positive energy, especially when facing adversity. Sometimes, though, one’s goodwill succumbs to an immovable barrier. BSW student Ariel Smith was…
BSW student helps launch Students Tide Against Suicide By David Miller Feb. 19, 2021 September 2019 is a month Ashlyn Neal will never forget. Her mother, Jessica Key, died by suicide at age 40. Then, two weeks later, one of Neal’s classmates took their own life. “If you’re someone who’s never experienced that, it’s not…
Smith seeking partnerships to meet critical hygiene needs for West Side residents Story by David Miller Photos by Matthew Wood Feb. 12, 2021 The warmth and humidity on this early September morning is an unwelcome reminder that summer’s reprieve is nowhere in sight. Alabamians, though, are used to the balmy days of late summer. They proudly…
Once eager to ‘get away,’ Brookwood grad takes chance on hometown university Dec. 10, 2020 By David Miller As high school seniors weigh their college options, they eagerly anticipate moving away from home and onto campus, a rite of passage that typically serves as a springboard into adulthood. But for a small group of high-schoolers,…
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…
Feb. 19, 2020 Twenty-two University of Alabama School of Social Work students attended “Advocacy Day” on Feb. 13 in Montgomery. Though the originally planned NASW-AL Advocacy Day was cancelled, the SSW, through the help of Dr. Javonda Williams, associate dean for educational programs and student services, helped revise the agenda to create a transformative experience…
