October 11, 2024 James Slaughter, the 2024 Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame inductee, is a dedicated social work leader whose career has spanned over four decades. As the retired Deputy Commissioner for Field Administration of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Mr. Slaughter has tirelessly advocated for vulnerable populations across Alabama. Beginning his…
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,…
03/29/2022 The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama advanced 16 places in its ranking among the nation’s top graduate schools for social work, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” list for 2023. UA’s School of Social Work master’s program is now ranked 28th among peers nationally. “This…
SSW Program Assistant Reflects on Relationships in School, Earning Two Degrees By David Miller July 30, 2021 Gwen Montgomery’s path to a graduate degree at The University of Alabama is 13 years in the making. Nearly that entire span has run concurrently with her time as a program assistant for the UA School of Social…
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…
