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Join us in welcoming Kelly Cervenec Spears as lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work!
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Two faculty members from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work have been selected for the 2025–26 cohort of Transdisciplinary Educational approaches to advance Kentucky (TEK) Faculty Fellows. This competitive program supports faculty in creating and enhancing courses that emphasize transdisciplinary collaboration and essential employability skills.
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Global scholar Megan Trafford brings her research and expertise in criminal justice to the UK College of Social Work as a Lecturer.
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Stephanie Quiring joins the UK College of Social Work as an Assistant Professor bringing her expertise in navigating mental health crises within the criminal legal system, police decision making, community-based response, law, and policy.
August 29, 2025
A UK alumna and community-engaged scholar, Dr. Eva Nyerges returns to Central Kentucky to advance social work education.
August 28, 2025
Army-UK MSW students support back-to-school drive at Briscoe Elementary in San Antonio, TX
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University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Kelly Cervenec Spears as Lecturer
Join us in welcoming Kelly Cervenec Spears as lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work!
September 24, 2025
Dean Miller Announces Inaugural Director of Criminal Justice Programs at UK College of Social Work
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A leading voice in critical criminology, Dr. Victoria Collins has been named Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the inaugural director of the University of Kentucky College
September 24, 2025
Three Social Work Doctoral Students Named 2025-2027 DREAM Scholars
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2025) —Three students in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) PhD program—Kristen Theile, Levone Li, and Holden Dillman—have been selected for the highly competitive
September 23, 2025
Two Social Work faculty named 2025-26 TEK faculty fellows
Two faculty members from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work have been selected for the 2025–26 cohort of Transdisciplinary Educational approaches to advance Kentucky (TEK) Faculty Fellows. This competitive program supports faculty in creating and enhancing courses that emphasize transdisciplinary collaboration and essential employability skills.
September 12, 2025
Carly Kimiecik Joins CoSW as Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Sport Social Work Research Lab
LEXINGTON, Ky. —The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Carly Kimiecik, PhD, MSW, as an incoming Assistant Professor. She will also serve as Assistant
September 12, 2025
UK College of Social Work to Host 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will host its 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Carrick
September 11, 2025
College of Social Work Welcomes Liz Utterback
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Liz Utterback as a Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Utterback brings more than a decade of
September 10, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Megan Trafford
Global scholar Megan Trafford brings her research and expertise in criminal justice to the UK College of Social Work as a Lecturer.
September 6, 2025
Social Work students selected for Leadership Legacy Program
Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is proud to congratulate three students—Summer Carroll, Khloe Schwaniger, and Jeryiah Smith—for their nomination and acceptance into Leadership Legacy,
September 4, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Quiring
Stephanie Quiring joins the UK College of Social Work as an Assistant Professor bringing her expertise in navigating mental health crises within the criminal legal system, police decision making, community-based response, law, and policy.
September 3, 2025
UK College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Eva Nyerges as Faculty
A UK alumna and community-engaged scholar, Dr. Eva Nyerges returns to Central Kentucky to advance social work education.
August 29, 2025
Army-UK Social Work students help San Antonio kids get ready for school
Army-UK MSW students support back-to-school drive at Briscoe Elementary in San Antonio, TX
August 28, 2025