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Social work faculty prepare students for policy in practice
As judicial power shifts, faculty urge future social workers and criminal justice professionals to help shape the rules that shape lives—and give them the tools to do so.
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center continues its impact across the Commonwealth
Over the past year, the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center has expanded its mission to support all forms of kinship caregiving across Kentucky.
UK Social Work students gain global perspective in Ireland and Northern Ireland
For CoSW student Ben Ison, this trip abroad was a life-changing experience and an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
Social Work brings rural perspectives at the center of a National convention
When Dr. Diane Loeffler walked into the 2025 Rural Investment Summit, she brought something few others could: a social worker’s lens on rebuilding rural America—and a vision for training the next generation to do the same.
Social Work launches first-of-its-kind Doctorate Concentration in Sport Social Work
The College of Social Work’s doctoral social work program will debut a new concentration for the 2025-26 school year.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Joelisse Galarza
Lexington, KY – When Dr. Joelisse Galarza began her doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree—she was refining a vision. Already working in clinical
Social Work launches graduate certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being
The UK College of Social Work launches a fully online Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being to prepare professionals to support rural communities through expanded access and service delivery.
Social Work student honored for campus leadership and impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Aniyah Maxey, a standout student in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been named SGA Student of the Month and recognized as one
Foster Parent Training Program hosts Harm Reduction Training
As part of National Foster Care Month, UK’s Foster Parent Training Program equips caregivers with harm reduction strategies to better support youth impacted by substance use.
UK Social Work Researchers Explore Youth Life Skill Transfer Through Sports
Research led by Dr. Tarkington J. Newman and Levone Lee explores how sports-based programs support youth development in real-world settings.
Fostering Resilience: Q&A with CoSW’s Dr. Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett
Through research, Dr. Dowdy-Hazlett seeks to identify supports that stabilize placements and improve outcomes within the foster care community.
College of Social Work honors record-setting Class of 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.