School of Social Work

Dr. Cheatham, the buford peace award winner for 2026, stand with

Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award

The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work.

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Hatcher to Step Down as Dean of UA School of Social Work

During Hatcher’s tenure, the School of Social Work has seen notable growth in its national profile.

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University of Alabama Offers Unique Social Work Practicum in Washington, D.C.

Students are placed in federal agencies, congressional offices, national nonprofit organizations and advocacy institutions.

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Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

UA-led research suggests a new understanding of the ways urban parks add to community health.

A group of women stand in front of a bridge in Selma.

Black Belt Internship Initiative Continues Its Impact

The School of Social Work is expanding the Black Belt Initiative with deeper partnerships throughout the region.

Sebrena Jackson

Professor, Foster Youth Advocate Receives Buford Peace Award

Dr. Sebrena Jackson created a program to help foster youth pursue higher education and social work careers.

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.