Supporting the KY E.D.G.E. Fund allows Hancock to help remove the same barriers she once faced and invest in students pursuing careers in social work and criminal justice.
After earning her MSW from the University of Kentucky, Madison Mooney returned to Martin County to help bridge gaps, strengthen community and create lasting change.
BASW graduate uses her journey to strengthen families and improve child welfare systems.
Through restorative justice, mentorship, and helping establish more than 60 organizations, Harvey has spent six decades building connections that strengthen the Lexington community.
Education has always been central to Bill Beaven’s mission of helping others. The first in his family to graduate from college, he created three scholarships at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work—the Beaven-Eidetik Doctoral Scholarship, the Beaven-Eidetik Graduate Scholarship, and the June Ashby Scholarship. These funds continue Beaven’s lifelong work of opening doors for others.
As the University of Kentucky College of Social Work celebrates First-Gen Week during November 3-8, Gill shares her story, aligning with the theme of the week, “First-Gen: Telling Our Stories.”
Bright’s journey from a trailblazing student to a compassionate leader exemplifies the values and principles of the College of Social Work at the highest level.
Long before globalization was a buzzword, Pat Givens was living it—serving communities across the world with empathy and insight. From child welfare in postwar Japan to international diplomacy in Boston, she facilitated deeper understanding between countries, communities, and individuals.
Lexington, KY – When Dr. Joelisse Galarza began her doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree—she was refining a vision. Already working in clinical
Chinn was recognized for her dedication to supporting students and families, as well as her commitment to advancing social work practice within the school system.
“I am so proud of myself. I knew I could do it and I needed a school to take a chance on me and trust that I could do this.”
Dr. Priscilla Llamosa’s open-access Handbook for recently admitted Doctor of Social Work (DSW) students addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of community-based learning.
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