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.
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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.
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
A University of Alabama-led team of researchers is ready to implement a robust opioid prevention, treatment and recovery network in the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Homeless as a Child to Working with Homeless Vets
Rebecca Koen, who experienced homelessness as a child, will soon begin working with homeless populations and military veterans in Washington, D.C.
Q & A: Staying Emotionally/Mentally Healthy in Virtual Academia
The one constant in these changing times is exactly that, change.