The University of Alabama School of Social Work proudly hosts distinguished faculty renowned for their expertise, research, and dedication to advancing social change. Meet our new faculty beginning in Fall 2024. Our Mission The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work prepares scholar-practitioners and researchers committed to ending adverse social conditions and promoting societal well-being…
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…
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…
January, 19, 2024 The Cambia Health Foundation has chosen UA School of Social Work’s Dr. Hyunjin Noh as a Sojourns Scholar Leadership Fellow. This competitive fellowship, granted to scholars in the field of palliative care, aims to advance person-centered palliative care. Dr. Noh stands out among the 12 scholars selected this year, representing diverse disciplines.…
By Ambre Adams October 13, 2023 In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the University of Alabama School of Social Work, 2023 Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame inductees Audrey Ellis and Beatrice Johnson were celebrated for their remarkable contributions to the field. Angela McClintock, President of the Social Work Society board, welcomed honorable guests, family,…
Working with several state agencies and nonprofit organizations, researchers and social work experts at The University of Alabama gathered all education, information and services related to substance use, mental health and prevention for an easy-to-use app that instantly provides access to the resources people need to take the next step. The Connect Alabama app was…
The interdisciplinary research team brings together expertise from social work, economics and anthropology. Funded through a $250,000, two-year grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Policies for Action program, the team will examine the state’s pilot program to reduce infant mortality, specifically asking how an innovative pilot program by the Alabama Department of Public Health…
[ua_alerts style=”” type=”info” dismissable=”false”]—-Article previously appeared on news.ua.edu.—-[/ua_alerts] TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Essential to the state’s crisis response service system, first responders can be unprepared to accurately identify mental illness and provide help to people experiencing mental health problems and crises, evidenced by the extremely low availability and adoption of evidence-based practices. To improve mental health…
Former Engineering Major ‘Challenged Like Never Before’ in Social Work By David Miller April 29, 2020 Allie Neyman was ready to pack her bags and move back home. The Gulf Breeze, Florida native was “lost” during her freshman year at the University of Alabama. Her major, civil engineering, was a passion-driven decision, but she was…
