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‘Always the dream’: Shawn Hunter finds his path in social work at the University of Kentucky
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UK College of Social Work highlights Grounded Together Fund during National Foster Care Month
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Sport Social Work Research Lab hosts Mind in Motion Symposium focused on student-athlete mental health
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From case management to clinical care: MSW graduate Johnny Nantz builds a path toward holistic healing
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For Johnny Nantz, the path to earning his second graduate degree wasn’t about starting—it was about going deeper. Already holding a master’s degree in psychology, Nantz was working as a case manager when
‘Always the dream’: Shawn Hunter finds his path in social work at the University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For Shawn Hunter, attending the University of Kentucky was more than just a personal goal – it was “always the dream”. After earning his GED in 2022
First-generation graduate Alondra Valle finds purpose and community through MSW program
The MSW program prepared Valle for her future in social work, inspiring her to look at the profession in many different ways.
UK social work graduate driven by lived experience to expand mental health access in communities
Throughout her time in the MSW program, Wilondja said that support from faculty, advisors and staff played a key role in her success, helping her navigate graduate school while preparing for the next phase of her career.
MSW graduate Simenesh Comollo’s path to commencement defined by resilience
As a first-generation college graduate, graduation marks a milestone that extends beyond Simenesh Comollo’s own story.
Army veteran and social worker Shauntenette Telepak earns DSW as a first-generation doctoral graduate
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Shauntenette Telepak has held many roles throughout her life—Army veteran, mother, foster and adoptive parent, social worker. This May, she will add another: doctoral graduate. The path that led her to
UK College of Social Work highlights Grounded Together Fund during National Foster Care Month
The Grounded Together initiative will provide resources such as educational materials, mentorship opportunities, extracurricular and leadership development, and emergency assistance for former foster youth attending UK.
College of Social Work celebrates 2026 graduating class on May 8
The CoSW looks forward to celebrating its graduates at the Graduation Celebration, hosted by the College of Social Work, and at Grad Gathering, hosted by the UK Alumni Association, following the commencement ceremony.
UK social work graduate finds purpose through service, leadership and impact
“I’ve always bled blue and been proud to be a Wildcat,” Ison said. “UK gave me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while staying connected to a community I care deeply about.”
UK Social Work marks milestone year for Army–UK MSW program, celebrates 2026 cohort
Congratulations to our newest cohort of
Army-UK MSW Graduates!
Sport Social Work Research Lab hosts Mind in Motion Symposium focused on student-athlete mental health
As part of the SSW-RL’s Campus and Community Collaboratives (C3) initiative, the event reflects the University of Kentucky’s mission by strengthening partnerships between the university, schools and the broader community.
CoSW’s Spencer Payton receives Maurice A. Clay Award for leadership and impact at UK
The Maurice A. Clay Award recognizes one outstanding graduating senior from each academic college at the University of Kentucky.