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A Night of Celebration and Recognition: Highlights from the College of Social Work’s Inaugural Annual Awards Ceremony
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UK Social Work Graduate Fights for Consumer Rights and Survivors of Domestic and Financial Abuse at Texas Appleseed
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Dean Miller Reflects on the Value of CPS Workers During Child Protection Professionals Day
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How the Field of Social Work Is Adapting to Modern Technologies Like Virtual Reality, A.I.
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UK College of Social Work Celebrates the 2023 Lyman T. Johnson Awards Recipients
The 32nd Annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon, which took place on October 13, 2023, marked a significant event celebrating academic excellence, diversity, and the legacy of Lyman T. Johnson.
A Night of Celebration and Recognition: Highlights from the College of Social Work’s Inaugural Annual Awards Ceremony
The College of Social Work’s 1st Annual Recognition Event, held on September 28, 2023, both at The Carrick House and virtually, was a momentous occasion recognizing several distinguished individuals and
College of Social Work Advances Professional Development of its Workforce
The UK College of Social Work (CoSW) through the Forward, Together: Strategic Priorities Plan, announces yet another funding opportunity for faculty and staff in fiscal year 2024 (FY24). For the
UK Social Work Graduate Fights for Consumer Rights and Survivors of Domestic and Financial Abuse at Texas Appleseed
Briana Gordley LMSW, known to her friends and family as Bri, grew up in Texas with her Kentucky-native parents knowing she was destined to be a Wildcat. When she started
Dr. ZaDonna M. Slay to serve as acting Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) Dean Jay Miller has announced that Dr. ZaDonna M. Slay will serve as the Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies
Empowering Student Success: CoSW Advisors Earn Appreciative Advising Milestone
In a transformative stride towards enhancing student experiences, advisors at the UK College of Social Work (CoSW) have embraced a six-week journey of discovery, completing the rigorous Appreciative Advising course
UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award
By Laura Hennigan The CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice has selected Kotomi Yokokura to receive their Community Partnership Action award. Yokokura,
CoSW Alumni Challenged to Practice Self-Care this Summer
Today is International Self-Care Day, and the College of Social Work Alumni Association (SWAA) is excited to celebrate by launching the Self-Care Summer Challenge! All College of Social Work alumni
Dean Miller Reflects on the Value of CPS Workers During Child Protection Professionals Day
My childhood was tough. My mother died when I was young. My father struggled with substance misuse. Substance misuse led to neglect. Neglect was compounded by abuse. And abuse led
How the Field of Social Work Is Adapting to Modern Technologies Like Virtual Reality, A.I.
This article was originally published at Fortune.com. A field that’s traditionally people-focused is now adapting to and embracing new technologies, including virtual reality and even artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean
UK Social Work Researcher To Study Effects of PTSD on Dementia
This article was originally published by UKNow. A researcher at the University of Kentucky will work to better understand the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Karen Lawrence,
UK Social Work Strengthens Advising Through Investment in Professional Development
Advisors at the UK College of Social Work (CoSW) recently completed a six-week Appreciative Advising course through Florida Atlantic University. Appreciative Advising is the intentional collaborative practice of asking positive,