School of Social Work

Dr. David Albright, left, principal investigator for the vitAL initiative, discusses project details with Dr. Paul Moon, vitAL project coordinator, and Shanna McIntosh, vitAL director.

Social Work Professor Named Distinguished Research Professor

Fewer than 10 faculty members in the University’s history have been honored with the appointment.

A woman and child carry a shopping basket through a grocery store.

Social Work Students Work to End Child Hunger

UA social work students are working on a new online database that connects Alabama families in crisis with food resources in their communities.

Doctor Schnavia Smith Hatcher, dean of the UA School of Social Work

Experienced Leader Chosen to Head UA School of Social Work

Dr. Schnavia Smith Hatcher has been selected to lead The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work as dean beginning Aug. 1, 2021.

Headshot of Holly Barnett.

MSW Student Inspired by Courses to Run for City Council, Wins Seat

Holly Barnett decided to go back to school to advance her career. Little did she know where it would lead her.

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Finalists for Dean of Social Work to Meet Campus Nov. 9-12

Candidates will engage with student, staff and faculty groups and make a Zoom presentation to the campus community from 9-10 a.m. CST each day.

UA Team to Build Opioid Prevention, Recovery Network in State

UA Team to Build Opioid Prevention, Recovery Network in State

A University of Alabama-led team of researchers is ready to implement a robust opioid prevention, treatment and recovery network in the state.

A female social worker and an elderly woman use a tablet device to communicate with one another.

UA Researcher’s Tech-Focused Dementia Care Projects Funded

A University of Alabama social work researcher’s work in advancing technology to improve dementia care receives boost from NIA, NSF.

Two men in lab coats look at test tubes.

UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.

A female police officer listens to a teacher in a classroom

UA Researchers to Develop Mental Health Training for Police

Law enforcement officers throughout Tuscaloosa County will soon be better equipped to interact with citizens with serious mental illness and substance abuse.

Face shields lay in a row on a table.

UA Offering Courses on Coronavirus

Three courses offered this summer at The University of Alabama will allow students to understand issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic while exploring solutions to a PPE shortage.