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UK College of Social Work to Host 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will host its 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Carrick
Medically Complex Training Program Hosts Annual Fall Training
Since 2003, the program has developed, coordinated, and conducted this type of training for foster and adoptive parents and social service workers statewide
College of Social Work Welcomes Liz Utterback
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Liz Utterback as a Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Utterback brings more than a decade of
Social Work Student Receives NextGen Service Fellowship
“My experience in Thailand was eye-opening. I learned resilience, acceptance, and perspective, lessons I’ll carry with me forever,” Angelita Lazaro shared.
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Megan Trafford
Global scholar Megan Trafford brings her research and expertise in criminal justice to the UK College of Social Work as a Lecturer.
Celebrating National Kinship Month at the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center
The KKRC provides a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth, including one-on-one peer support, support groups, and online webinars and trainings.
Social Work students selected for Leadership Legacy Program
Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is proud to congratulate three students—Summer Carroll, Khloe Schwaniger, and Jeryiah Smith—for their nomination and acceptance into Leadership Legacy,
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Quiring
Stephanie Quiring joins the UK College of Social Work as an Assistant Professor bringing her expertise in navigating mental health crises within the criminal legal system, police decision making, community-based response, law, and policy.
UK College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Anthony Traver as Assistant Professor of Social Work
Dr. Traver brings expertise in housing, aging, and community health to his new role as Assistant Professor of Social Work.
UK College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Eva Nyerges as Faculty
A UK alumna and community-engaged scholar, Dr. Eva Nyerges returns to Central Kentucky to advance social work education.
Army-UK Social Work students help San Antonio kids get ready for school
Army-UK MSW students support back-to-school drive at Briscoe Elementary in San Antonio, TX
Social Work Welcomes Dr. Rebecca Hill as Assistant Professor
UK alumna and longtime practitioner returns to CoSW as lecturer, advancing clinical education and community-focused training.