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Championing Change Through Sport: A Q&A with Dr. Carly Kimiecik
LEXINGTON, Ky. — National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), observed annually in early February (Feb. 4, 2026), celebrates the achievements of athletes, coaches, and leaders. This week, the UK
Tia Hollingshead-Styer Joins the College of Social Work as Clinical Instructor
Dr. Tia Hollingshead-Styer joins the University of Kentucky College of Social Work from Utah, where she’s been serving her community as an assistant professor, a certified crisis worker, a support to public safety professionals and a subject matter expert for the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Debbie Chanan Joins College of Social Work as Clinical Instructor
Dr. Deborah “Debbie” Chanan, an experienced K-12 mental health professional and higher education leader, has been appointed as an Instructor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work.
Two Social Work students awarded for campus impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two University of Kentucky College of Social Work students were recognized for their leadership and campus impact during the UK’s 2026 Annual Legacy Dinner and Awards ceremony. Makari Murphy received the
Dr. Glenn Sterner releases new report on online gambling prevalence
Sterner, who joined the College in August of 2025, is committed to community-based research and engagement, leading projects that span substance use, human trafficking, gambling, and public safety.
BASW Program Director Dr. Shelita Jackson earns 2026 Catalyst Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is proud to celebrate Dr. Shelita Jackson, director of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program, as
Sport Social Work Research Lab announces new partnership
The partnership between the SSW-RL and Brock University’s Centre for Healthy Youth Development Through Sport creates meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn and collaborate in innovative ways.
UK social work doctoral candidate Jessie Pablo earns Phi Alpha scholarship
Jessie Pablo, a doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work’s online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, has been selected as a recipient of a $500 DSW student
Corina Barker Joins the College of Social Work as Clinical Instructor
Dr. Corina M. Barker, an experienced clinician and suicide-prevention specialist, has been appointed as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work.
College of Social Work has strong showing at 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference
For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.
Applications Open: Substance Use Counseling undergraduate training program
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Substance Use Counseling Undergraduate Training Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is now accepting applications for its Spring cycle, offering students a direct pathway into
Robyn Napier Joins the College of Social Work as Instructor
The College of Social Work is pleased to welcome Robyn Napier, a seasoned rural social work practitioner and longtime educator, to our faculty.