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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News
CoSW’s Garcia named RWJF Fellow
We are proud to announce that Antonio Garcia, associate professor in the College of Social Work, has been selected to
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UK Social Work, National Association of Public Defense Partner to Study Self-...
While working in public defense can undoubtedly be challenging, research shows that those working in that field face many of
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UK Social Work Launches Program to Support Kinship Caregivers
By Lindsey Piercy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2020) — More and more family members are providing safe homes to children of
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Events
October 1, 2020, 12:00 pm
Virtual Field Orientation and Advising
Field Orientation and Advising: Spring 2021 SW 640 Foundation Practicum (2ndoffering) Time: Oct 1, 2020, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) via Zoom. Email
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October 1, 2020, 12:00 pm
Virtual DSW Info Session
Interested in pursuing your Doctorate of Social Work (DSW)? Have questions about the program? Wondering what your capstone project will look like? Join us for
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October 1, 2020, 2:00 pm
Open Office Hours with Sara Green (MSW)
Graduate advisor, Sara Green, will be holding open office hours for MSW students from 2 to 3:30 PM on the first Tuesday of the Month.
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Student Spotlights
Doctoral Candidate Receives IST...
Theresia Pachner, a doctoral candidate at the College of Social Work, has received a Student Registration Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
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Q&A with Shauna Kitts
Undergraduate student Shauna Kitts was recently announced as one of the 31 new 2020 Chellgren Student Fellows. Kitts, a first-generation student in the College of
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Emily Moseley Awarded HDI’s Pau...
Story by Beth Potter, HDI Director of Information Services The University of Kentucky (UK) Human Development Institute (HDI) has awarded the prestigious Paul Kevin Burberry
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Shyan Stivers
University of Kentucky (UKY) student, Shyan Stivers, was recently awarded a Legislative Research Commission (LRC) fellowship through the 2020-2021 Graduate Fellows Program in Frankfort, KY.
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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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Congratulations to our own @DrAntonio02, Associate Professor @ukcosw on being selected for @IRLeaders and leading our community toward a #CultureofHealth. @RWJF Learn more here: https://interdisciplinaryresearch-leaders.org/meet-cohort-2020
We're hiring a Tenure Track Asst Prof. Check out this announcement & share! https://issuu.com/ukcosw/docs/asstprofposition_cosw_final?fr=sZjQ1MjE4Mzc2OTA
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