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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Legacy and Expansion at the College of Social Work
Legendary Beginnings: Frances Jewell McVey In 1938, as the nation emerged from the Great Depression, the University of Kentucky (UK) Board of Trustees established its first Department of Social Work,
Social Work alumna awarded “Emerging Social Work Leader” by NASW
Olypmhia O’Neale-White, DSW alumna, was awarded by NASW for her leadership in social work.
Always remember your why: DCBS Commissioner and CoSW alum reflects on time at UK
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
Celebrating Inclusive Excellence: Cassandra Jean Johnson Awarded the Emmett P. ‘Buzz’ Burnam Award”
This post was originally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
From the Court to the Classroom: Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young’s journey to the College of Social Work
As Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young finishes up her time with the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), a journey that started with a basketball and a hoop culminates in a Doctorate of Social Work (DSW).
Jessamine County school social worker is first Kentuckian to earn national certification
Gilpin recently earned her National Certified School Social Worker certification. So far, she’s the only person in Kentucky to achieve this and one of 30 in the entire country.
Bardstown Police Chief hires UK Social Work Student and her therapy dog on Police Force
UK graduate Olivia Raley joins Bardstown Police as their first social worker, supported by her therapy Husky, Maverick.
Highlights: Homecoming 2023
In October 2023, SWAA was excited to celebrate our CoSW community across the country through a variety of in-person and virtual activities in conjunction with UK Homecoming.
UK College of Social Work Celebrates the 2023 Lyman T. Johnson Awards Recipients
The 32nd Annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon, which took place on October 13, 2023, marked a significant event celebrating academic excellence, diversity, and the legacy of Lyman T. Johnson.
A Night of Celebration and Recognition: Highlights from the College of Social Work’s Inaugural Annual Awards Ceremony
The College of Social Work’s 1st Annual Recognition Event, held on September 28, 2023, both at The Carrick House and virtually, was a momentous occasion recognizing several distinguished individuals and
UK Social Work Graduate Fights for Consumer Rights and Survivors of Domestic and Financial Abuse at Texas Appleseed
Briana Gordley LMSW, known to her friends and family as Bri, grew up in Texas with her Kentucky-native parents knowing she was destined to be a Wildcat. When she started
UK Social Work Graduate Pens Op-Ed About Experiencing Higher Education as a Foster Alum
At 9 years old, Tamara Vest’s father lost his fight with cancer. The loss was immense since he was her primary caregiver. Meanwhile, Vest’s mother was facing a battle of her