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University of Kentucky College of Social Work Celebrates Excellence at Annual Recognition Event
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Kentucky Association of School Social Work names Lori Lazzari “KY Social Worker of the Year”
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The College of Social Work and Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Honor National Kinship Month
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UK Social Work, Department for Community Based Services host Southern Bluegrass Self-Care Summit
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‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day
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Student Spotlight
Willis Bright Inducted into UK Alumni Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Willis Bright, a trailblazer and mentor known as “The Oracle,” has been inducted into the 2025 UK Alumni Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni. A 1966 CoSW graduate and the first African-American to earn the Algernon Sullivan Medallion, his lifelong commitment to uplifting underrepresented communities inspires future generations.
University of Kentucky Professor receives Social Work Excellence Award
College of Social Work professor Antonio Garcia has dedicated his career to underserved communities. At the highly anticipated 2024 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program meeting, Garcia will be recognized with the “Social Work Excellence Award” during the Minority Fellowship Program Gala.
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Celebrates Excellence at Annual Recognition Event
Lexington, KY (September 27, 2024) – On September 26, 2024, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work held its highly anticipated Annual Recognition Event, honoring the outstanding achievements and
Social Work’s Shericka Smith and Deja Joseph nominated for Lyman T. Johnson Awards
Named after civil rights pioneer and the first African American student to attend the UK in 1949, the Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 11th
Kentucky Association of School Social Work names Lori Lazzari “KY Social Worker of the Year”
Lori Lazzari’s dedication to the field of social work, both as an educator and practitioner, continues to inspire her students and colleagues. This year, she was named KY School Social Worker of the Year by KASSW.
Building family connections with Rachael Petrey at the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center
“I’ve always viewed kinship care as not only something we do but something that’s an integral part of our everyday life.”
Director of SEE Encourages Students to Prioritize Self-Care
SEE Director Kayla Powell encourages students to prioritize self-care in practical, proactive ways.
The College of Social Work and Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Honor National Kinship Month
The KKRC provides a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth, including one-on-one peer support, support groups, and online webinars and trainings.
UK Social Work, Department for Community Based Services host Southern Bluegrass Self-Care Summit
During Self-Care Awareness Month, the College of Social Work, alongside the Department of Community Based Services, provided social workers a day of self-care.
Social Work, POWER host “Self-Care Mindset” workshop for students
Student Engagement and Experience (SEE) partners with Meghan Wolf from UK Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) to host interactive self-care workshop for students.
‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
College of Social Work expands wellbeing initiatives
Chief Wellbeing Officer (CWO) Andrea Deweese spearheads wellbeing initiatives for social, emotional, professional, spiritual and physical wellbeing for staff, faculty and part-time instructors.