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How UK Social Work Graduate Tessy Pachner, PhD, Helps Refugees in Need
Tessy Pachner, who received her PhD from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work in December, was among those social workers who answered the call to help as a
UK College of Social Work Grad Hannah Kleinman ‘22 on Launching Her Medical Social Work Career
Hannah Kleinman already knew her place was in social work when she signed up for the online master’s program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work—but the opportunity
How UK Social Work Grad Irina Osmolovska ‘22 Found Her Next Step
After moving to the United States mid-career, Irina Osmolovska was looking for her next step. Born and raised in Belarus, Osmolovska has two small children at home, one of which
CoSW Spotlight: Janet Doss
Following a nudge from her father, Janet Doss, BASW ‘81, switched from studying design to studying social work—and immediately knew this was her calling. “Between the practicum experience—tutoring at a
From the Marine Corps to the Front Lines of Social Work: James Watts, PhD, Class of 2022
At 3 a.m., James Watts found himself awake and at work treating a patient who had attempted suicide. Watts, a mobile crisis team member, had been engaged in emergency mental
Devonia Love-Vaughn receives UK College of Social Work 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award
“It’s always a good time to do good work,” Devonia Love-Vaughn said of her decision to pursue a professional path as a social worker. Love-Vaughn, who graduated from the UK
Kendra Mulder Receives UK College of Social Work 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award
“Growing up, I was a child who fell through the gaps, and I realized if I had the supports that would have come from a social worker or someone in
SWAA Executive Advisory Committee
The SWAA Executive Advisory Committee was established in October 2022. The committee will serve in an advisory capacity to Dean Miller regarding a variety of operational areas and is composed
SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program
The SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program for Spring 2023 has officially begun! The program, which operates exclusively via Wildcat Network, offers an opportunity for the College of Social Work to establish
Highlights: Homecoming 2022
In October 2022, SWAA was excited to celebrate our alumni across the country through a variety of in-person and virtual activities in conjunction with UK Homecoming! Prior to Homecoming Week,
UK College of Social Work Alumna Shines, from the Classroom to the Policy Arena
If there is one thing Brenda Rosen has learned from her career, it is how valuable a social worker’s versatile skill set is to any organization or business. “Social work
Meet the Social Work Graduates Making History at the University of Kentucky
This story was originally published by LEX18. Caps and gowns are on, and it’s time for 2022 graduation photos. But behind these Wildcats’ celebratory smiles, there are stories of perseverance.