09/02/2026
The University of Montevallo Social Work program would like to congratulate alumnus Bill Kennedy on his accomplishments in the Social Work profession over the summer!
William (Bill) Kennedy, LICSW (BSW '93), recently joined 21 other national social work leaders and innovators in Dedham, MA, for a national summit titled Beyond Defence: Transforming Social Work During Dangerous Times. Hosted by Dr. Tami Gouveia, Director of the Center of Innovation in Social Work & Health at Boston University School of Social Work, the summit sought to confront the reality that social work education, values, and practice are under attack and the profession is often questioned for its value and relevance. The group, made up of social work educators, clinical social workers, researchers, and health professionals, discussed the political, economic, and structural challenges facing social work. Rather than defending traditional practices, the group focused on mapping the contemporary forces currently shaping the future of social work. The summit is just the beginning of a much-needed discussion of the profession of social work.
