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Graham Family Honors Sons’ Legacy With Support for Social Work’s Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab
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College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Nicole McKenna as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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UK’s Julie Cerel honored with international award for advancing understanding of suicide’s ripple effects
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Munoz joins CoSW faculty, continues pedagogical leadership
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has announced Dr. Lindsey Munoz will start an appointment as a clinical faculty member, where she will continue shaping the future
Social Work student supports mothers in recovery through PATHways program
Marie Vice, a graduate of the PATHways program, now serves as a peer support specialist—walking alongside other women facing addiction during pregnancy.
Aubrey Jones Appointed Acting Director of Ph.D. Program at College of Social Work
Dr. Aubrey Jones, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been named acting director of the college’s Ph.D. program. She will serve in this
Dustin Roberson Joins the CoSW as Clinical Faculty
“As a student, I had incredible interactions with faculty that shaped who I am,” Roberson shared. “Being able to provide that same level of mentorship and support is what drew me back to the College in a teaching role—and what makes this next chapter so meaningful.”
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Alexis Bell as Clinical Assistant Instructor
Join us in welcoming Dr. Alexis Caroline Bell to the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Assistant Instructor in the College of Social Work.
Graham Family Honors Sons’ Legacy With Support for Social Work’s Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab
For U.S. Army Major Gen. Mark Graham and Carol Graham, the opportunity to work with Dr. Julie Cerel and knowing through her work, countless lives will be saved, is a powerful way to honor Kevin and Jeffrey.
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Nicole McKenna as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Join us in welcoming Dr. Nicole McKenna to the University of Kentucky as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice.
Social Work Welcomes Dr. Paul Bleakley as New Faculty Member in Criminal Justice
From the newsrooms of London to the lecture halls of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Paul Bleakley brings a world of experience—and a dash of Bravo fandom—to the College of Social Work.
College of Social Work Welcomes New Faculty Cohort
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) welcomes the addition of 14 new faculty members, joining the College at the start of the 2025–26 academic
From Kentucky to Tokyo: A Social Work Alumna’s Legacy
Long before globalization was a buzzword, Pat Givens was living it—serving communities across the world with empathy and insight. From child welfare in postwar Japan to international diplomacy in Boston, she facilitated deeper understanding between countries, communities, and individuals.
UK’s Julie Cerel honored with international award for advancing understanding of suicide’s ripple effects
This article was originally published by Breanna Williams on UKNow. You can view the original article here. LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2025) — Julie Cerel, Ph.D., professor in the College
Holden Dillman recognized for community-rooted research on Appalachian youth
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For too long, the stories of young people in Appalachia have been flattened—portrayed in broad strokes that overlook the complexity of growing up in one of the