Dr. Tia Hollingshead-Styer joins the University of Kentucky College of Social Work from Utah, where she’s been serving her community as an assistant professor, a certified crisis worker, a support to public safety professionals and a subject matter expert for the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Dr. Deborah “Debbie” Chanan, an experienced K-12 mental health professional and higher education leader, has been appointed as an Instructor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two University of Kentucky College of Social Work students were recognized for their leadership and campus impact during the UK’s 2026 Annual Legacy Dinner and Awards ceremony. Makari Murphy received the
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is proud to celebrate Dr. Shelita Jackson, director of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program, as
Jessie Pablo, a doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work’s online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, has been selected as a recipient of a $500 DSW student
Dr. Corina M. Barker, an experienced clinician and suicide-prevention specialist, has been appointed as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Substance Use Counseling Undergraduate Training Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is now accepting applications for its Spring cycle, offering students a direct pathway into
The College of Social Work is pleased to welcome Robyn Napier, a seasoned rural social work practitioner and longtime educator, to our faculty.
Record practicum education enrollment expands workforce-ready social work training and practice across the United States.
The College of Social Work is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Durham, an experienced clinician and dedicated advocate for perinatal and military behavioral health, to our faculty.
Lexington, KY — Lexi Lucas knows what it means to step up for others. Shaped by lived experience and a deep commitment to others, she is now poised to enter
Gerber Holsclaw will graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work on Dec. 19, 2026. As a scholar in the CW PREP program, Holsclaw reflects on the support and preparation gained throughout their education — and the passion that drives their commitment to building a future of care, courage and community.
