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UK College of Social Work Grad Hannah Kleinman ‘22 on Launching Her Medical Social Work Career
Hannah Kleinman already knew her place was in social work when she signed up for the online master’s program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work—but the opportunity
New Research from UK College of Social Work Highlights Need to Build Communities that Serve Aging Adults
Recent studies from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work illuminate how adults think about and plan for their housing needs as they age—with key takeaways for policymakers and
How UK Social Work Grad Irina Osmolovska ‘22 Found Her Next Step
After moving to the United States mid-career, Irina Osmolovska was looking for her next step. Born and raised in Belarus, Osmolovska has two small children at home, one of which
CoSW Spotlight: Janet Doss
Following a nudge from her father, Janet Doss, BASW ‘81, switched from studying design to studying social work—and immediately knew this was her calling. “Between the practicum experience—tutoring at a
Meet Us in the Metaverse: College of Social Work Using Virtual Reality to Support Foster and Adoptive Families
“Social Work” and “innovation” are synonymous at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work where new technologies are being utilized to engage and support foster and adoptive families. Meeting
From the Marine Corps to the Front Lines of Social Work: James Watts, PhD, Class of 2022
At 3 a.m., James Watts found himself awake and at work treating a patient who had attempted suicide. Watts, a mobile crisis team member, had been engaged in emergency mental
Devonia Love-Vaughn receives UK College of Social Work 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award
“It’s always a good time to do good work,” Devonia Love-Vaughn said of her decision to pursue a professional path as a social worker. Love-Vaughn, who graduated from the UK
Kendra Mulder Receives UK College of Social Work 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award
“Growing up, I was a child who fell through the gaps, and I realized if I had the supports that would have come from a social worker or someone in
SWAA Executive Advisory Committee
The SWAA Executive Advisory Committee was established in October 2022. The committee will serve in an advisory capacity to Dean Miller regarding a variety of operational areas and is composed
SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program
The SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program for Spring 2023 has officially begun! The program, which operates exclusively via Wildcat Network, offers an opportunity for the College of Social Work to establish
Highlights: Homecoming 2022
In October 2022, SWAA was excited to celebrate our alumni across the country through a variety of in-person and virtual activities in conjunction with UK Homecoming! Prior to Homecoming Week,
