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UK College of Social Work Student Kiarah Raglin Pens Black History Month Op-Ed
This article was originally published by UKNow. Kiarah Raglin, a student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflects on the meaning of Black History Month in the following
From FBI Agent to Social Worker: Why Joel Chose Social Work for His Next Career Act
This article was originally published by UKNow. Joel didn’t begin his career in education with any intention of pursuing a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) — let alone studying
Living the mission: UK Social Work’s Lauren Lynch shares journey as adoptive parent
This article was originally published on UKNow. How do you define family? Just reading or saying the word brings up different meanings and various emotions. The textbook definition says family
UK College of Social Work’s Julie Cerel on Suicide Rates
This article was originally published by NBC News. The number of people who died by suicide rose from 2020 to 2021 following a brief period of decline, according to provisional
UK, FCPS Partnership to Help School Social Workers Address Unique Challenges
This article was originally published by UKNow. From social withdrawal to aggressive behaviors, school social workers are often called upon to help students, families and teachers address unique challenges. They
UK College of Social Work’s Kotomi Yokokura Recognized as 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow
This story was originally published in UKNow. Kotomi Yokokura, a student in the College of Social Work and Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky, has been recognized as the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow.
Meet the Social Work Graduates Making History at the University of Kentucky
This story was originally published by LEX18. Caps and gowns are on, and it’s time for 2022 graduation photos. But behind these Wildcats’ celebratory smiles, there are stories of perseverance.
UK Social Work Grad Aims to Help Kids Win on the Wrestling Mat and at Life
This article was originally published in UKNow. In life, there are wins and losses. A win doesn’t always equal success. And a loss doesn’t necessarily equate to failure. Instead, Tyran
Rosenstein Lecture to Feature Award-Winning Journalist Marc Lamont Hill
This article was originally published in UKNow. On Wednesday, May 4, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will hold the 20th Annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture starting at 8:30 a.m. in
UK Social Work to Hold Ceremony for Army MSW Graduates
This article was originally published in UKNow. On Friday, April 15, the United States Army and the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will honor 24 graduating officers during a ceremony
UK Social Work Program for Kinship Caregivers Expands to Support More Kentucky Families
This article was originally published in UKNow. A program that aims to connect and support kinship caregivers from across the Commonwealth is expanding. As of April 1, the Kentucky Kinship
Tamara Vest grew up in foster care. Now, she’s working to improve the system
This article was originally published by Spectrum News 1. Adversity is a word with which Tamara Vest is all too familiar. Vest, 25, a Lexington native, aged out of Kentucky’s