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The Department of Social Work and UAB's College of Arts and Sciences could not do what we do without your support. Traditional revenues such as tuition, fees, federal grants, and state funds provide for daily work, but they often vary with the level of state revenues and enrollments.

Gifts from you create a secure, concrete foundation for our future success. They benefit not only students and faculty but also the community as a whole.

Giving Funds

You can contribute to the Department of Social Work in a number of ways:

The Department of Social Work General Fund

Your gift to the Department of Social Work General Fund provides the department with flexibility to support key priorities of the department. Your support allows us to continue to provide outstanding academic programs and world-class research.


The Norman Eggleston Endowed Scholarship

The Norman Eggleston Scholarship is named in memory of beloved, longtime faculty member and former Director of the UAB Social Work Program, Dr. Norman Eggleston. This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Social Work.


The Chris Dowdell Walker Excellence in Field Scholarship

The Chris Dowdell Walker Excellence in Field Scholarship is named in honor Ms. Chris Dowdell Walker, longtime faculty member and former Field Director of the UAB Department of Social Work. The fund will provide assistance to deserving undergraduate students enrolled in or admitted to the Field Practicum in the Department of Social Work.


For additional information regarding gifts to the Department of Social Work, please contact Camille Epps at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (205) 996-2154.

We thank you for your support.