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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.
UK Social Work BASW Grad Named 2023 Sullivan Award Winner
The below snippet is pulled from an article originally published by UKNow. A University of Kentucky College of Social Work graduate is among three individuals who received UK’s highest honor
UK Social Work Student Pens Op-Ed About Combating Period Poverty
This article was originally published by UKNow. The following op-ed about the student-run organization Take a Tampon is part of a series during Inclusive Excellence Awareness Month, highlighting the voices around campus that make
‘Behind the Blue’: College of Social Work Dean Jay Miller on burnout, importance of self-care
This article was originally published by UKNow. In recent years, much attention has been paid to the so-called “helping” professions — those who work on the front lines in assisting
UK Social Work Celebrates Graduation of Army MSW Cohort at Fort Sam Houston
This article was originally published by UKNow. On April 14, 2023, the United States Army and the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will honor 26 graduating officers during a
UK Social Work’s Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Receives National Award for Support Program
This article was originally published by UKNow. The Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC), housed in the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, has been named “Parent Group of the Year” by
‘Your Voice Matters.’ UK Social Work Junior Creating Change Through Education, Advocacy
This article was originally published by UKNow. What does it mean to be a changemaker? Kotomi Yokokura has been asking herself that very question for as long as she can
UK Social Work, CAFE, Cooperative Extension, 4-H Partner To Support Youth Mental Health
This article was originally published by UKNow. A new collaborative initiative at the University of Kentucky is working to better support children and teens struggling with mental health challenges with the help
UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need
This article was originally published by UKNow. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has an established history of supporting kinship caregivers across the Commonwealth. From conducting research to launching
Governor appoints Dean Miller to Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
This article was originally published by UKNow. Governor Andy Beshear has issued an executive order appointing Justin “Jay” Miller, dean of the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, to
UK Social Work’s Rosenstein Lecture to feature author Melissa Harris-Perry
This article was originally published in UKNow. On Tuesday, April 18, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will hold the 21st Annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture. This year’s event, featuring award-winning
UK Social Work Researcher Helps Caregivers Navigate Alzheimer’s Challenges
This article was originally published by UKNow. For one researcher, her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians. Allison Gibson, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the College of