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November 18, 2024
Restorative Justice Week starts every third Sunday of November, this year from Nov. 17 – 23, to honor and propagate the ethos of restorative and justice based human connection.
November 15, 2024
Today’s event, held from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the King Alumni House and virtually via Zoom, welcomes faculty, staff, students, alumni, and virtual attendees.
November 14, 2024
Join us on January 29, 2025, for the Hospital Point in Time Count—Lexington’s first initiative to document hospitalized patients facing housing instability. Led by Drs. Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond, this effort seeks to bridge gaps in homelessness data, informing policies to address the intersection of health and housing insecurity. Volunteers are vital for this count, ensuring ethical engagement and accurate data collection to support individuals at their most vulnerable.
November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
November 8, 2024
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
November 6, 2024
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
November 4, 2024
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
October 29, 2024
CSWE APM is the largest gathering of social work educators, researchers, and academic administrators in the United States.
October 29, 2024
This Halloween season, UK’s “Research Made Possible” podcast explores Conner’s work in the classroom, specifically a course she created called “Horror Films and Social Welfare.”

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UK Hazard Center for Excellence in Rural Health

Guiding Students in Hazard: Social Work Advisor Reflects on the Center of Excellence in Rural Health

The University of Kentucky’s Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, KY, plays a critical role in supporting students balancing higher education with community commitments. Jessica Williamson, a Hazard native and College of Social Work alumna, reflects on her experience as both a student and advisor at the Center. Her story sheds light on the resources available to rural students and the Center’s continued dedication to student success, even as many programs move online.

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