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College of Social Work Celebrates Excellence at 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration
On September 25, 2025, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) hosted its 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration at The Carrick House in Lexington. The evening brought together faculty,
Celebrate Homecoming 2025 with the College of Social Work
Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) and the College of Social Work Alumni Association (SWAA) invite alumni, students, faculty, and staff to participate in
Social Work celebrates recipients of the 2025 Lyman T. Johnson awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Lyman T. Johnson Awards. This year, BASW alumna and
College of Social Work Celebrates Willis Bright, newest member of UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Bright’s journey from a trailblazing student to a compassionate leader exemplifies the values and principles of the College of Social Work at the highest level.
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Hosts Live Webinar on Self-Care
The webinar shared practical tools and encouraged supportive conversation, with the goal for caregivers to feel more grounded and connected.
Kentucky Citizen Review Panels Host Annual Retreat
Each year, the panels identify issues in their region, design a project or initiative to help, and make recommendations to the state for system improvement.
College of Social Work Welcomes Liz Utterback
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Liz Utterback as a Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Utterback brings more than a decade of
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center continues its impact across the Commonwealth
Over the past year, the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center has expanded its mission to support all forms of kinship caregiving across Kentucky.
UK Social Work students gain global perspective in Ireland and Northern Ireland
For CoSW student Ben Ison, this trip abroad was a life-changing experience and an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
Foster Parent Training Program hosts Harm Reduction Training
As part of National Foster Care Month, UK’s Foster Parent Training Program equips caregivers with harm reduction strategies to better support youth impacted by substance use.
UK Social Work Researchers Explore Youth Life Skill Transfer Through Sports
Research led by Dr. Tarkington J. Newman and Levone Lee explores how sports-based programs support youth development in real-world settings.
Fostering Resilience: Q&A with CoSW’s Dr. Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett
Through research, Dr. Dowdy-Hazlett seeks to identify supports that stabilize placements and improve outcomes within the foster care community.