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For Madona Elias, completion of her Masters is not just the next step of her academic journey, it is the completion of twelve years of rebuilding her life and career.
December 11, 2023
Jamison is a 2023 December graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Social Work Master of Social Work program, with a passion for helping others.
December 10, 2023
In October 2023, SWAA was excited to celebrate our CoSW community across the country through a variety of in-person and virtual activities in conjunction with UK Homecoming.
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The UK College of Social Work partnered with the Department of Community Based Services to provide workers a day to take time for self-care.
November 15, 2023
For 85 years, University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions. The impact of that research was on full display at the 2023 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM), held in Atlanta on October 26th.
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How the Field of Social Work Is Adapting to Modern Technologies Like Virtual Reality, A.I.
This article was originally published at Fortune.com. A field that’s traditionally people-focused is now adapting to and embracing new technologies, including virtual reality and even artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean
June 27, 2023
UK Social Work Researcher To Study Effects of PTSD on Dementia
This article was originally published by UKNow. A researcher at the University of Kentucky will work to better understand the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Karen Lawrence,
June 21, 2023
Dean Miller Nationally Recognized for Contributions to Advance Social Work
This article was originally published by UKNow. Justin “Jay” Miller, dean of the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, is a 2023 recipient of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE)
June 20, 2023
UK Social Work’s Inaugural Alumni-Student Mentor Program Strengthens Connections, Fosters Support
In fall 2022, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) launched its Alumni Association, known as SWAA. At the beginning of this year, SWAA introduced the first cohort
June 16, 2023
UK Social Work to house Child Well-Being Research Institute
This article was originally published by UKNow. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky will be the new home for the Child Well-Being Research Institute, which houses the Child Well-Being Research
June 15, 2023
UK Social Work’s Laneshia Conner Co-Authors Paper on Syllabus Co-Creation in Graduate Social Work Courses
By Laura Hennigan A paper co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., describes a participatory approach undertaken to guide learners through an exercise
May 19, 2023
Living the Mission: UK Social Work Student Ryley Butler Receives Award for Research on Appalachia
By Laura Hennigan Ryley Butler Modaff, a student in the MSW program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, was honored as a recipient of the James S.
May 19, 2023
UK Social Work’s Jaime Wainscott Named Ken Freedman Outstanding Advising Administrator
UK’s College of Social Work Academic Advising Director Jaime Wainscott was honored with the Ken Freedman Outstanding Advising Administrator Award on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Gatton Student Center.
May 18, 2023
UK Social Work Graduate Pens Op-Ed About Experiencing Higher Education as a Foster Alum
At 9 years old, Tamara Vest’s father lost his fight with cancer. The loss was immense since he was her primary caregiver. Meanwhile, Vest’s mother was facing a battle of her
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UK College of Social Work Announces BRIGHT Administrative Training Supplement
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May 2, 2023
UK College of Social Work Announces New Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is pleased to announce the addition of the Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship to its academic offerings. The fellowship is part of the
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