March 4, 2025
Chinn was recognized for her dedication to supporting students and families, as well as her commitment to advancing social work practice within the school system.Â
Emily Houp
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As we recognize National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, we honor the often unseen, yet transformative, work done every day.
February 26, 2025
Amidst the energy of the Kentucky State Capitol, nearly 80 students, faculty, and staff from the UK College of Social Work engaged with lawmakers, rallied in the Rotunda, and heard from Governor Andy Beshear, all in a powerful push to celebrate and strengthen the impact of social services across the state.
February 19, 2025
Lexington’s first Hospital-Point-in-Time Count sent volunteer pairs across UKHC facilities to collect critical data surrounding hospitalization and housing insecurity.
February 19, 2025
The College of Social Work was granted $12,878.16 to support scholarships for students entering its new criminal justice programs, helping to prepare the future workforce in law enforcement, victim advocacy, cybercrime and homeland security.
February 15, 2025
Looking for a way to make an impact, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with fellow students and faculty?
February 13, 2025
Debbie Carey and her team at the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network experienced a traumatic loss of a staff member. Now, Carey’s research seeks to answer the question “How do we care for hurting people who are caring for hurting people?”
February 12, 2025
As families increasingly stretch across multiple countries, more adult children find themselves separated from their aging parents by national borders. PhD student Hossain is intentional examining the way social workers can support transnational caregivers.
January 30, 2025
Dr. Priscilla Llamosa’s open-access Handbook for recently admitted Doctor of Social Work (DSW) students addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of community-based learning.
January 21, 2025
A visionary leader and dedicated mentor, Dean Hasan played a pivotal role in advancing the College’s academic programs and fostering its commitment to social justice.
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Cobb County School District Honors Kimberly Chinn as School Social Worker of the Year
Chinn was recognized for her dedication to supporting students and families, as well as her commitment to advancing social work practice within the school system.Â
March 4, 2025
College of Social Work celebrates National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month
As we recognize National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, we honor the often unseen, yet transformative, work done every day.
March 1, 2025
Maddox Patterson and Trent Hurt become certified Appreciative Advisors, elevating student support
LEXINGTON, Ky. — At the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), student success is more than a goal, it is a commitment. That commitment deepened recently as two
February 27, 2025
Students, faculty, and staff gather for National Social Work Lobby Day at KY capitolÂ
Amidst the energy of the Kentucky State Capitol, nearly 80 students, faculty, and staff from the UK College of Social Work engaged with lawmakers, rallied in the Rotunda, and heard from Governor Andy Beshear, all in a powerful push to celebrate and strengthen the impact of social services across the state.
February 26, 2025
UK College of Social Work, UK HealthCare conduct first hospital point-in-time count
Lexington’s first Hospital-Point-in-Time Count sent volunteer pairs across UKHC facilities to collect critical data surrounding hospitalization and housing insecurity.
February 19, 2025
UK Women & Philanthropy Network awards $232,878 to 6 UK academic initiatives
The College of Social Work was granted $12,878.16 to support scholarships for students entering its new criminal justice programs, helping to prepare the future workforce in law enforcement, victim advocacy, cybercrime and homeland security.
February 19, 2025
Students: Shape Y(our) Future with Leadership Positions at CoSW
Looking for a way to make an impact, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with fellow students and faculty?
February 15, 2025
How do we care for hurting people who are caring for hurting people?
Debbie Carey and her team at the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network experienced a traumatic loss of a staff member. Now, Carey’s research seeks to answer the question “How do we care for hurting people who are caring for hurting people?”
February 13, 2025
Social Work PhD student explores the hidden struggles of transnational caregiversÂ
As families increasingly stretch across multiple countries, more adult children find themselves separated from their aging parents by national borders. PhD student Hossain is intentional examining the way social workers can support transnational caregivers.
February 12, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work to Participate in Social Work Lobby DayÂ
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) invites students to participate in Social Work Lobby Day on February 25, 2025, at the Kentucky State Capitol.
February 5, 2025
Faculty publishes open-access handbook, supports recently admitted DSW studentsÂ
Dr. Priscilla Llamosa’s open-access Handbook for recently admitted Doctor of Social Work (DSW) students addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of community-based learning.
January 30, 2025
Dean S. Zafar Hasan College of Social Work Endowment Fund
A visionary leader and dedicated mentor, Dean Hasan played a pivotal role in advancing the College’s academic programs and fostering its commitment to social justice.
January 21, 2025