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Award-winning journalist John Quiñones to deliver Rosenstein Lecture at 2025 UK UNITE Research Showcase 

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work will welcome John Quiñones, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, longtime ABC News correspondent and host of What Would You Do?, as the Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecturer at the 2025 UK UNITE Research Showcase on April 17, 2025. 

About the UK UNITE Research Showcase 

The UK UNITE Research Showcase will take place at the Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event brings together faculty, staff, students and community members for a day of collaboration and learning. The 2025 program will feature: 

  • Keynote addresses from leading experts 
  • Breakout sessions on community-engaged research 
  • A poster session highlighting faculty and student scholarship 

About the Rosenstein Lecture 

A signature part of the UK UNITE Research Showcase, the Rosenstein Lecture features thought leaders who have made a lasting impact in their fields. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Quiñones, whose investigative journalism and storytelling have shaped national discussions on ethical decision-making, immigration and civil rights. 

Best known for What Would You Do?, Quiñones has spent decades uncovering compelling human stories and examining how media and research can drive meaningful change. 

Building on its tradition of featuring influential voices, last year’s Rosenstein Lecture featured Juan Williams, a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning columnist. The 2025 event continues this legacy, with Quiñones exploring the role of journalism, advocacy and community engagement in shaping society. 

A commitment to thoughtful dialogue 

“The Irma Rosenstein Lecture Series reflects the heart of our mission—thoughtful discourse, critical inquiry and the pursuit of meaningful progress,” Jay Miller, dean of the College of Social Work, said. “We are deeply grateful to the Rosenstein family for their continued partnership in providing what will undoubtedly be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.” 

Attend the 2025 UK UNITE Research Showcase 

This free public event is part of the UK UNITE Research Showcase. More details on registration, session schedules and featured speakers can be found here. 

For over 85 years, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has been a leader in education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

As the state’s flagship university, our mission is actualized through our deeds. Our faculty are renowned academicians dedicated to fostering the development of high-quality practitioners and researchers. As a college, we promote community and individual well-being through translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. We are committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world.

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