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UK Social Work, CAFE, Cooperative Extension, 4-H Partner To Support Youth Mental Health
This article was originally published by UKNow. A new collaborative initiative at the University of Kentucky is working to better support children and teens struggling with mental health challenges with the help
UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need
This article was originally published by UKNow. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has an established history of supporting kinship caregivers across the Commonwealth. From conducting research to launching
How Shelagh Larkin, MSW ‘88 and Ph.D. ‘20, Built A Social Work Career
Returning to school was a dream for Shelagh Larkin, who came back to the University of Kentucky College of Social Work to pursue a Ph.D. 30 years after completing her
What Can You Do with a Degree in Social Work?
If you are looking to make an impact, advocate for change, care for others, or even start a business, the diverse skill set you will develop in a social work
From Economics to Social Work: Christson Adedoyin’s Story
Christson Adedoyin, Ph.D. ’11, is boundless in his passion for the social work profession. Originally a student of economics in his native Nigeria, Adedoyin decided to change careers out of
Governor appoints Dean Miller to Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
This article was originally published by UKNow. Governor Andy Beshear has issued an executive order appointing Justin “Jay” Miller, dean of the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, to
UK College of Social Work to Host Campus Appreciation Event for University of Kentucky Social Workers
In honor of National Social Work Month, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will host an appreciation event for any UK employee who has graduated from a
UK Social Work’s Rosenstein Lecture to feature author Melissa Harris-Perry
This article was originally published in UKNow. On Tuesday, April 18, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will hold the 21st Annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture. This year’s event, featuring award-winning
UK Social Work DSW Student La’Shardae Scott on Building a Career Advocating for Patients Affected by Sickle Cell Disease
La’Shardae Scott, a student in the UK College of Social Work’s Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, changed careers following a life-altering diagnosis of sickle cell disease (SCD) in her
UK Social Work Researcher Helps Caregivers Navigate Alzheimer’s Challenges
This article was originally published by UKNow. For one researcher, her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians. Allison Gibson, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the College of
UK Social Work Faculty Co-Authors Study on Experiences of Black Faculty and Staff in Higher Education
Analysis co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., shows clear takeaways for supporting Black faculty and staff in higher education and highlights the
UK Social Work Launches Virtual Reality Child Welfare Investigation Simulation
This article was originally published in UKNow. The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has developed a new virtual reality (VR) simulation to better prepare students and practitioners to conduct child