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
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 5, 2019) — Kalea Benner, who has served as director of undergraduate studies at the College of Social Work since 2015, has been named the new associate dean for academic and student affairs. Before coming to UK, … Read More
Congratulations to the UK College of Social Work students who made the Spring 2019 Dean’s List! Check out the entire list here: Karen Amburgey Jacquelyn Claire Appel Bailee M. Barker Cassandra Haley Barton Daniel Michael Beasley Hannah Elizabeth Bernard Elizabeth … Read More
By Lindsey Piercy LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 29, 2019) — Justin “Jay” Miller has been selected as the next dean of the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, pending approval by the UK Board of Trustees. “It … Read More
Congratulations to Athena Kheibari who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation “Suicide Attitudes and Terror Management Theory” on May 21. The dissertation committee included Julie Cerel as chair, Jay Miller, Chris Flaherty, Laura Frey, and Nancy Harrington. Cerel and Miller also … Read More
University of Kentucky College of Social Work professor Julie Cerel was presented a University Research Professorship Award at a reception hosted by President Eli Capilouto at Maxwell Place on April 30. The award amount is $10,000 for one year to … Read More
Outstanding Students were recognized when the College of Social Work hosted the Honors and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 25 at the Gatton Student Center. The following students were honored: BASW Outstanding Students: Dana Hays, Hazard campus and Elizabeth Biggs, … Read More