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03/27/2025

“Many women started out in what we call home missions, so I study missionaries. And then in the 1920s, a lot of those people became social workers as social work developed as a profession,” she said. “It really wasn’t considered a profession until the 1920s.”

Scales stated that historically, women were on the front lines of social work, while the head social workers or supervisors at the top were men, but she believes that this has improved in recent generations.

10/04/2024

Great to see students in the room and in zoom gathering at the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society info session with Student Club Advisor Dr. Marya Wright!

07/04/2024

04/01/2024

One of the most well-known pioneers in the field of social work is Jane Addams, who was the first woman to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. While she is known for her efforts across the country, Jane Addams’ work was most prominent in Chicago where she founded the Hull House.

The month of March marked the celebration of both National Social Work Month and Women’s History Month. As a licensed clinical social worker, I want to recognize the history of

12/25/2023

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

12/18/2023

“I believe most students come into the social work program because they want to help people. Sometimes, they have definite ideas of what that will look like, and sometimes, they have no idea other than they want to help."

Social work is just one career path that can allow a person to help others and make a real impact on their communities.

11/30/2023

Our newest post on our Advisor Tools page deals with student mental health and self-care. Watch the video below and download the Powerpoint on our website.

09/20/2023

Wondering how to get your school year started with Phi Alpha? Check out this helpful Youtube video.

05/26/2023

Social work was an easy career choice for Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. "I was married to an alcoholic and addict for almost 10 years, and I lost myself," Holtz said.

Social work was an easy career choice for Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision.

05/19/2023

Congratulations!

Tammy Carpenter and her daughter, Trinity Van Dusen-Allen, have twice the reason to celebrate as they are both graduating with social work degrees from UA Little Rock. “For me, it’s hard to put into words to describe how far we’ve come together,” Carpenter said. “I am super proud of my dau...

03/31/2023

We thank all social workers for what they do each and every day!

Sponsor: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging The very definition of a social worker is someone who helps people in a particular area who have social disadvantages. Our community’s aging seniors…