School of Social Work

UA Joins UN Network for Sustainable Solutions

UA Joins UN Network for Sustainable Solutions

A University of Alabama College of Engineering research center has been invited to join a global initiative for the United Nations with a focus on sustainable development.

‘More Than Just a Space’

‘More Than Just a Space’

On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

Community and university engagement at The University of Alabama received a boost today with the unveiling of the UA Student Community Engagement Center.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

Nearly 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 27.

Mobile Native Gains ‘Cultural Competence’ in Ghana

Mobile Native Gains ‘Cultural Competence’ in Ghana

It shouldn’t take spending three months in Ghana to align perspectives of privilege, but Fredericka Brinkley readily admits she needed the experience.

‘Migrations’ Theme of 2019 Black History Month

‘Migrations’ Theme of 2019 Black History Month

The University of Alabama’s Black History Month celebration includes innovative and informative events. UA Crossroads coordinates the activities each year.

UA, AARP Partner to Study Needs of Alabama’s Older Military Vets

UA, AARP Partner to Study Needs of Alabama’s Older Military Vets

The University of Alabama Office for Military Families and Veterans is partnering with AARP Alabama to assess the needs of the state’s older military veterans to develop and deliver outreach and educational interventions.

Reid Named Interim Dean of School of Social Work

Reid Named Interim Dean of School of Social Work

Dr. Lesley Reid, chair of The University of Alabama Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been named interim dean of UA’s School of Social Work.

‘Graduation Won’t Tear Us Apart’

‘Graduation Won’t Tear Us Apart’

Helping and supporting each other along the way, the McCloud father-daughter duo will graduate on Saturday.

Grant to Fund UA Study of Dementia Caregiver Support App

Grant to Fund UA Study of Dementia Caregiver Support App

The national Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has funded a joint project between The University of Alabama and Florida International University to test the efficacy of a web and mobile application designed for dementia caregivers.