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2024 Sullivan Award winners lead with compassion, service to others
This story was originally published by Hilary Brown, Hayden Gooding, and Lindsey Piercy in UK Now. LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Two University of Kentucky students and one local
Jessamine County school social worker is first Kentuckian to earn national certification
Gilpin recently earned her National Certified School Social Worker certification. So far, she’s the only person in Kentucky to achieve this and one of 30 in the entire country.
Dean Miller featured on NASW Social Work Talks Podcast
CoSW is seeking to raise awareness that social workers help millions of people each day and work in a variety of settings, including many people may not be aware of such as sports and financial planning.
More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from drug overdose, UK researcher finds
Julie Cerel of the College of Social Work co-authored the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
Research Scholars Program welcomes 4th cohort, advancing health care perspectives
Dr. Aubrey Jones of the College of Social Work is part of a new UK cohort to advance research by diverse faculty member disciplines.
UK Social Work’s online program certified for quality, among 1st in the country
The accomplishment, which took more than two years, marks a significant milestone for the College of Social Work.
‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Conner discusses HIV prevention in older Black women
Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.
New UK Social Work program offers FREE tuition, stipends, job placement
CoSW has partnered with institutions across the Commonwealth to offer a career preparation program that supplies everything you need to excel.
Emily Puckett: Law School Mom and Foster Parent Mentor
Emily Puckett, a third-year law student and member of the Foster Parent Mentor Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, shares her story as a student and
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
This story was originally published by UKNow. Lexington, Ky.— The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Martin-Gatton CAFE) and the College of Social Work (CoSW) are spearheading a novel initiative
‘I’m a war survivor on a mission.’ UK grad who fled Syria earns Master of Social Work
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.
MSW Grad and Foster Parent: A Portrait of Dedication
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.