College News

December 17, 2025
“I am happy and excited for my boys to be able to watch me walk across that stage and have them see what Mom has been working so hard for.”
December 15, 2025
Rachel Campoy, a Master of Criminal Justice graduate, is a first-generation graduate student, while also taking care of her almost 2-year-old son. For her, commencement represents a second chance in her academic journey.
December 12, 2025
CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
December 11, 2025
Gerber Holsclaw will graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work on Dec. 19, 2026. As a scholar in the CW PREP program, Holsclaw reflects on the support and preparation gained throughout their education — and the passion that drives their commitment to building a future of care, courage and community.
December 10, 2025
Ta’Niya Rucker, a first-gen UK College of Social Work graduate and recipient of the Ansari scholarship shares her experience in the undergraduate BASW program and her plans for the future.
December 9, 2025
Jordin Williams speaks on the personal hard work and dedication, as well as the support she received on her journey.
December 5, 2025
New findings from Dr. Yeon Jin Choi add to her growing research showing how supportive neighborhoods help people with dementia remain at home longer.
December 4, 2025
The conversation will address substance use issues that face individuals and families across the country.

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Student Spotlight

Image of Ally Meisner sitting in a wooded area smiling at the camera

Fighting to Be Seen

Ally Meisner, an MSW student in our online program, turned years of unanswered chronic pain into a powerful media platform for advocacy, education and storytelling.

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Finding a home: Bill Beaven leaves quiet legacy for communities across the southeast

Education has always been central to Bill Beaven’s mission of helping others. The first in his family to graduate from college, he created three scholarships at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work—the Beaven-Eidetik Doctoral Scholarship, the Beaven-Eidetik Graduate Scholarship, and the June Ashby Scholarship. These funds continue Beaven’s lifelong work of opening doors for others.

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