April 18, 2025
Best friends Riya and Richa Patel graduate together with a criminal justice degree from UK’s first MSCJ cohort, driven by purpose and community.
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April 16, 2025
April 15, 2025
Avery Powers, a triple major and leader at the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work, has been honored with the Maurice A. Clay Award for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and lasting impact on the criminal justice program.
April 7, 2025
Faculty member Aubrey Jones joins a prestigious cohort of 50 women, recognized for their commitment to their communities.
April 3, 2025
The SSW-RL will join the Global Games in collaboration with the MLK Center and the International Center, supporting a variety of international sports and activities.
March 25, 2025
March 24, 2025
As the first social worker on the Bardstown police force, Raley is utilizing her extensive education to help the force ensure that people in crisis receive immediate support and connection to essential resources.
March 14, 2025
“As educators, we prepare for emergencies, but when tragedy strikes, it reshapes both our professional and personal lives.”
Side by Side: Riya and Richa Patel Graduate as Trailblazers of UK’s MSCJ Program
Best friends Riya and Richa Patel graduate together with a criminal justice degree from UK’s first MSCJ cohort, driven by purpose and community.
April 18, 2025
Army–UK MSW Program Honors 2025 Graduating Cohort
LEXINGTON — On April 18, 2025, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) and the United States Army will recognize 27 graduating officers at a ceremony held at
April 16, 2025
CoSW’s Avery Powers receives prestigious Maurice A. Clay Award for leadership and impact at UK
Avery Powers, a triple major and leader at the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work, has been honored with the Maurice A. Clay Award for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and lasting impact on the criminal justice program.
April 15, 2025
CoSW’s Aubrey Jones nominated for Community Action Council’s 2025 Unapologetically Woman Series
Faculty member Aubrey Jones joins a prestigious cohort of 50 women, recognized for their commitment to their communities.
April 7, 2025
UK’s Sport Social Work Research Lab set to co-host second annual Global Games
The SSW-RL will join the Global Games in collaboration with the MLK Center and the International Center, supporting a variety of international sports and activities.
April 3, 2025
March Moments: A recap of National Social Work and National Criminal Justice Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. — This March, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) celebrated National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, honoring the often unseen, yet transformative, work social
March 31, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work announces spring 2025 showcase of DSW scholars
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Showcase of Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Scholars, set for April
March 25, 2025
Highlights: 2025 CoSW Goes Out to the Ball Game
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) continues to celebrate National Social Work and Criminal Justice Month, coming together with faculty, staff, and students at
March 25, 2025
Award-winning journalist John Quiñones to deliver Rosenstein Lecture at 2025 UK UNITE Research Showcase
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work will welcome John Quiñones, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, longtime ABC News correspondent and host of What Would You Do?,
March 24, 2025
Celebrating Olivia Raley, Sarah Bennett Holmes Awards 30 Under 30 Recipient
As the first social worker on the Bardstown police force, Raley is utilizing her extensive education to help the force ensure that people in crisis receive immediate support and connection to essential resources.
March 24, 2025
A year after prestigious scholarship, student reflects on impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It has been a year since Olivia Yearns, a doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work (CoSW) online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW)
March 17, 2025
Amidst a year of tragedy, School Social Worker honored for leadership and resilience
“As educators, we prepare for emergencies, but when tragedy strikes, it reshapes both our professional and personal lives.”
March 14, 2025