For over 80 years, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work has been a leader in social work education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the College works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.
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Dr. David Royse receives William Holmes McGuffey Longev...
The eighth edition of Research Methods in Social Work has received a William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook
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Dean Jay Miller Named Social Worker of The Year
College of Social Work (COSW) Dean Jay Miller has been named 2020 Social Worker of The Year. Dean Miller received
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University 1st in Kentucky to Launch Online Doctorate o...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2020) — It's a daunting, but necessary task – serving the most vulnerable members of our
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Events
March 30, 2020, 12:00 am
Priority registration for the 2020 Fall Semester and the 2020 Summer S...
Add/Drop period for all students registered for Fall 2020.
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April 3, 2020, 12:00 am
Last day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load.
Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for “urgent non-academic reasons.”
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Student Spotlights
Sergeant Samantha Hess
Sergeant Samantha Hess, with the University of Kentucky Police Department, is a student in the College masters in social work program. Sgt. Hess, like those
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Hoda Shalash
Hoda Shalash is like many students in college. She thought she knew what she wanted to major in, and for three years, Hoda worked toward
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Tamara Vest
When Tamara Vest was just nine years old, her father and primary caregiver, died. Her mother, who had substance abuse issues, was not an option
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Daniel Beasley
For some, going to college after high school is a no-brainer. But for Daniel Beasley, pursuing higher education wasn't an option.
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Alumni Spotlights
Nada Shalash
Nada Shalash graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work in May 2019. While at UK, she earned
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Jamyle Cannon
It’s a weeknight in Chicago. The city streets and sidewalks are crowded — filled with the hustle and bustle of
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Briana Sowers
For Briana Sowers, a College of Social Work student, it came in the form of supportive and empowering faculty and
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Anna Villarreal
Anna Villarreal, who started as a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky, realized three years into her
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Let’s appreciate those we call (literally) when prevention efforts fall apart: #childwelfare workers! Read this! #NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CPS @KYYouth @KyDCBS @CHFSKy @CWLAofficial @PCAAmerica @DSSDirectorDCo @GovAndyBeshear @PCAKY https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article241628311.html
There are many ways that communities can work together to ensure children thrive. Visit the National Child Abuse Prevention Month website to learn what you can do to support & strengthen families and promote the well-being of children and youth. #NCAPM2020 http://bit.ly/2R5ZUbw
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