School of Social Work

Dean Schnavia Smith Hatcher presentes a portrait to James Slaughter, the 2024 social work hall of fame inductee

Social Work Hall of Fame Inducts Retired Alabama DHR Leader

The UA School of Social Work honored James Slaughter, retired deputy commissioner of the Alabama DHR, as its 2024 hall of fame inductee.

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UA Board of Trustees Honors 6 Faculty

The UA Board of Trustees appointed six UA faculty members as Distinguished Research Professors and Distinguished Teaching Professors.

Ashia Winston

Change Agents: Social Work Interns Serve Rural Alabama

University of Alabama social work students support the Black Belt region through internships.

Dr. Jennifer Cox smiles while wearing the Peace Award medallion

Psychology Professor Receives 2024 Buford Peace Award

The award recognizes faculty involved in mediating disputes, overcoming prejudice and promoting peace.

UA Exceeds its 2023 United Way Campaign Goal

UA Exceeds its 2023 United Way Campaign Goal

The School of Social Work was the host unit for the 2023 UA United Way campaign.

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster speaking at a podium at the award ceremony

CCHS Professor Receives Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster was recognized for her research and advocacy work throughout Alabama.

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

Flowers in front of Denny Chimes

Six UA Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards

Awardees will teach and research across the globe in the coming months as part of the prestigious Fulbright program.

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UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity

The annual Faculty Research Day will honor faculty members for their research, scholarship and creative contributions.