Rachel Campoy, a Master of Criminal Justice graduate, is a first-generation graduate student, while also taking care of her almost 2-year-old son. For her, commencement represents a second chance in her academic journey.
CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
Gerber Holsclaw will graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work on Dec. 19, 2026. As a scholar in the CW PREP program, Holsclaw reflects on the support and preparation gained throughout their education — and the passion that drives their commitment to building a future of care, courage and community.
Ta’Niya Rucker, a first-gen UK College of Social Work graduate and recipient of the Ansari scholarship shares her experience in the undergraduate BASW program and her plans for the future.
Jordin Williams speaks on the personal hard work and dedication, as well as the support she received on her journey.
New findings from Dr. Yeon Jin Choi add to her growing research showing how supportive neighborhoods help people with dementia remain at home longer.
The conversation will address substance use issues that face individuals and families across the country.
Persevering through adversity was the theme of Malicote’s UK experience, navigating grief while also pursuing her dream of working in the criminal justice field.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A student in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) PhD program, Foysol Ahmed, has been selected as a pre-dissertation fellow by the Association for
Ally Meisner, an MSW student in our online program, turned years of unanswered chronic pain into a powerful media platform for advocacy, education and storytelling.
START’s recertification demonstrates the team’s leadership in building and maintaining the foundational systems necessary to facilitate the START program with fidelity across multiple local counties in Kentucky.
National Adoption Month shouldn’t be just about celebration—it must be a call to action. Every Kentuckian has a role to play in strengthening pathways to permanency.
