By Lindsey Piercy Monday LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2019) — Every day, men and women across the nation choose to serve — together, they vow to protect our freedom at any cost. This selfless act is not lost upon Chris … Read More
By Lindsey Piercy Sept. 17, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2019) — The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has been awarded $2.6 million to support Kentucky families struggling with substance misuse. More specifically, the CoSW will oversee … Read More
By Jay Blanton Sept. 9, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2019) — A new academic year at the University of Kentucky has meant a record first-year class of some 5,400 students and new facilities on campus to support the institution’s … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2019) — The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has received a federal grant aimed at combating the nation’s opioid epidemic. Original Article. In the latest round of funding, the U.S. Department of Health … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2019) — This week, enthusiasm radiated through campus as more than 5,000 freshmen became part of a new family — the Big Blue Family. Original Article. For incoming students, there’s anticipation at the thought of new-found … Read More
By Jennifer Edwards and Tricia Hensley Aug. 5, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2019) — The 2019-20 University of Kentucky Women’s Forum has announced its new board members and is seeking input from the university community for programming in the … Read More
Jamyle Cannon is a graduate of the UK College of Social Work, founder of the non-profit The Bloc, and a CNN Hero. A native of Lexington, Ky., Cannon inspires young students at his Chicago-based boxing school to “fight for their … Read More
By Harriett Hendren With a critical shortage in Kentucky’s child welfare workforce, the need for child welfare social workers is high. To help fill that demand for qualified professionals, the UK College of Social Work will offer a new graduate … Read More
By Harriett Hendren Legendary folk singer and songwriter Jean Ritchie graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work in 1946 and was employed as a social worker in New York before gaining international fame with her music. A … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 7, 2019) — Social work is all about making a difference, and this spring we recognized inspiring heroes who tackle social issues in communities across the Commonwealth. They were honored at the College of Social Work’s Evening … Read More