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…
Shakima Tozay, a Doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama School of Social Work, has not had the usual pathway to navigate the field of social work. Self-described as a “military social worker,” Tozay is well-versed in multiple different social work disciplines and social work-adjacent fields. Her introduction to the field of social work started…
By David Miller June 22, 2021 The Southern Regional Education Board has named second-year doctoral student Angela Smith to its State Doctoral Scholars Program. Smith’s fellowship includes up to five years of tuition assistance, research funding, career counseling and mentorship. The program’s purpose is to provide minority students who earn a PhD and choose to…
Veteran Law Enforcement, Corrections Officer Inspired by Mother’s Work at DHR By David Miller April 28, 2020 Brad Barber was “born into social work.” His family has owned and operated Tri-Wil, Inc., a residential treatment facility for youth in Bibb County, for 30 years. His mother, Pamela Brown, works at Tri-Wil and previously worked for…
Doctoral students beginning mixed-methods study with focus on women March 12, 2020 By David Miller TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama School of Social Work doctoral students Amber Sutton and Haley Beech are combining their research interests of maternal health and intimate partner violence to help strengthen the population of one of Alabama’s poorest counties.…
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…
