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Aubrey Jones Appointed Acting Director of Ph.D. Program at College of Social Work
Dr. Aubrey Jones, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been named acting director of the college’s Ph.D. program. She will serve in this
Dustin Roberson Joins the CoSW as Clinical Faculty
“As a student, I had incredible interactions with faculty that shaped who I am,” Roberson shared. “Being able to provide that same level of mentorship and support is what drew me back to the College in a teaching role—and what makes this next chapter so meaningful.”
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Alexis Bell as Clinical Assistant Instructor
Join us in welcoming Dr. Alexis Caroline Bell to the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Assistant Instructor in the College of Social Work.
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Nicole McKenna as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Join us in welcoming Dr. Nicole McKenna to the University of Kentucky as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice.
Your Story Matters: Help Us Celebrate the Legacy of Social Work Alumni
New Alumni spotlight series celebrates generations of Social Workers who helped shape the field
From Kentucky to Tokyo: A Social Work Alumna’s Legacy
Long before globalization was a buzzword, Pat Givens was living it—serving communities across the world with empathy and insight. From child welfare in postwar Japan to international diplomacy in Boston, she facilitated deeper understanding between countries, communities, and individuals.
Holden Dillman recognized for community-rooted research on Appalachian youth
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For too long, the stories of young people in Appalachia have been flattened—portrayed in broad strokes that overlook the complexity of growing up in one of the
Social work faculty prepare students for policy in practice
As judicial power shifts, faculty urge future social workers and criminal justice professionals to help shape the rules that shape lives—and give them the tools to do so.
Social Work brings rural perspectives at the center of a National convention
When Dr. Diane Loeffler walked into the 2025 Rural Investment Summit, she brought something few others could: a social worker’s lens on rebuilding rural America—and a vision for training the next generation to do the same.
Social Work launches first-of-its-kind Doctorate Concentration in Sport Social Work
The College of Social Work’s doctoral social work program will debut a new concentration for the 2025-26 school year.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Joelisse Galarza
Lexington, KY – When Dr. Joelisse Galarza began her doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree—she was refining a vision. Already working in clinical
Social Work launches graduate certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being
The UK College of Social Work launches a fully online Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being to prepare professionals to support rural communities through expanded access and service delivery.