August 19, 2024
The College of Social Work looks forward to celebrating Homecoming from October 6-13, 2024. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Breanna Williams
August 8, 2024
Dr. Tarkington Newman, alongside doctoral students Levone Lee and Anne Stauffer, are featured in the 3rd edition of “Positive Youth Development through Sport.”
July 24, 2024
College of Social Work alumni are invited to participate in the 2024 Summer Self-Care Challenge.
July 18, 2024
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
July 9, 2024
The START program participated in a round-table discussion with the Administration for Children and Families.
July 2, 2024
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
July 1, 2024
The KKRC programs will be offered to all kinship caregivers in Kentucky, regardless custodial status, including kinship foster situations.
June 13, 2024
The College of Social Work faculty and students expanded their social work experiences on a global level.
May 30, 2024
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.
May 23, 2024
The innovative training program is part of the College of Social Work’s Forward, Together Plan and aims to support and cultivate leadership development among faculty and staff.
May 22, 2024
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 13, 2024
Two researchers at the University of Kentucky are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.
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Save-the-date for Homecoming 2024
The College of Social Work looks forward to celebrating Homecoming from October 6-13, 2024. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
August 19, 2024
Sport Social Work Research Lab publishes chapter in book “Positive Youth Development through Sport”
Dr. Tarkington Newman, alongside doctoral students Levone Lee and Anne Stauffer, are featured in the 3rd edition of “Positive Youth Development through Sport.”
August 8, 2024
SWAA kicks off second annual Summer Self-Care Challenge
College of Social Work alumni are invited to participate in the 2024 Summer Self-Care Challenge.
July 24, 2024
Beyond the Crown: Ariana Rodriguez’s journey to Miss Kentucky
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
July 18, 2024
START program gains national attention from the Administration for Children and Families
The START program participated in a round-table discussion with the Administration for Children and Families.
July 9, 2024
Social Work’s Levone Lee presents at Alliance of Social Workers in Sports 10th Annual Symposium
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
July 2, 2024
Meeting caregivers where they are: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center expands program
The KKRC programs will be offered to all kinship caregivers in Kentucky, regardless custodial status, including kinship foster situations.
July 1, 2024
UK Social Work travels to Ireland and Northern Ireland for Education Abroad trip
The College of Social Work faculty and students expanded their social work experiences on a global level.
June 13, 2024
National Foster Care Month: CoSW Professor works to increase positive youth outcomes in the child welfare systems
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.
May 30, 2024
UK Social Work announces second cohort of BRIGHT Leadership Training Participants
The innovative training program is part of the College of Social Work’s Forward, Together Plan and aims to support and cultivate leadership development among faculty and staff.
May 23, 2024
Always remember your why: DCBS Commissioner and CoSW alum reflects on time at UK
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 22, 2024
UK researchers secure grant to enhance understanding, improve child welfare systems
Two researchers at the University of Kentucky are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.
May 13, 2024