June 1, 2021 Daphne S. Cain, Ph.D., LCSW, has agreed to serve as the interim associate dean of educational programs and student services for the University of Alabama School of Social Work, beginning June 16, 2021. Cain has served as professor and associate dean of administrative services for the School of Social Work since 2018…
Booker, Villarreal create intern ‘toolkit’ for field offices, sports teams By David Miller May 19, 2021 Carina Villarreal wasn’t sure what to expect. Last summer, Villarreal, a first-year MSW student, was eagerly awaiting word of her fall field placement. She’d only taken a handful of social work classes while completing her undergraduate degree in public…
By Adam Jones April 27, 2021 Like it was yesterday, Destiny McFall remembers the day she was dropped off at a foster family at age 8 with more questions than possessions, more hurt than hope. She could not have known then, but that day began a journey of finding belonging, self-worth and confidence needed to…
Mississippi natives play pivotal role in COVID vaccination campaign By David Miller April 21, 2021 With just 12 hours until the launch of their community vaccination drive, Kyesha Davis and Nekkita Beans were dealt bad news. The pair, responsible for the marketing and promotion of the “Don’t Miss Your Shot” vaccine drive for Ward 8…
‘County ambassadors’ help update food availability databases throughout Alabama By Melissa Parker March 8, 2021 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work is partnering with Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute, or HSI, who recently launched the End Child Hunger in Alabama County Food Guide Project, a program that connects Alabama families in…
By David Miller March 5, 2021 The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has named Dr. David L. Albright a Distinguished Research Professor. This title recognizes UA faculty who have achieved international accomplishments in their fields and who have been given extensive peer recognition for their scholarly contributions and noteworthy academic service. Fewer than 10…
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,…
Florida native ‘sees himself’ when working with prospective students Nov. 10, 2020 By David Miller Being an ambassador requires keen knowledge of a brand, enthusiasm, and an anecdote to connect with target audiences. In many instances, the anecdote is the strongest part of a pitch. Higher education is one of those settings, and student ambassadors…
Senior Finding New Motivations, Continuing Familiar Pitch for SSW This Semester Sept. 27, 2020 By David Miller It’s not unusual for a student to be redirected to social work once they get to campus and have negative experiences in another major. Some spend years working in a different field before realizing how a MSW degree…
