November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
College News
November 8, 2024
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
November 6, 2024
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
November 4, 2024
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
October 29, 2024
CSWE APM is the largest gathering of social work educators, researchers, and academic administrators in the United States.
October 29, 2024
This Halloween season, UK’s “Research Made Possible” podcast explores Conner’s work in the classroom, specifically a course she created called “Horror Films and Social Welfare.”
October 26, 2024
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) alumna Elizabeth Brillon leads CSWE’s Violence Against Women and Children track, championing reform and support at the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.
October 21, 2024
Discover how Avery Powers, a triple major at UK, overcomes challenges with resilience and fearless persistence, excelling as a student, leader, and researcher in the College of Social Work.
October 16, 2024
If you know Machinga-Asaolu—known affectionately as “Rue” to her peers and colleagues—you’ll understand that the word “exceptional” barely scratches the surface of her contributions and impact to social work and education.
October 15, 2024
As the BASW program marks its 50th year of accreditation, the CoSW embarks on a year-long series of events and celebrations to honor the program’s rich legacy.
October 14, 2024
“I always like to remind them that you are an athlete on the field, but you are also a person off the field,” Corman said. “I want them to know that they will always have someone in their corner.”
Celebrating National Adoption Month by Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
November 12, 2024
Student Research Shines at Council’s 70th Annual Program Meeting
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
November 8, 2024
Social Work Ph.D. student publishes first lead-author article
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
November 6, 2024
National Adoption Month: Recognize the importance of familial bonds
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
November 4, 2024
UK College of Social Work attends 2024 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
CSWE APM is the largest gathering of social work educators, researchers, and academic administrators in the United States.
October 29, 2024
‘What comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?’ UK professor talks horror films and society
This Halloween season, UK’s “Research Made Possible” podcast explores Conner’s work in the classroom, specifically a course she created called “Horror Films and Social Welfare.”
October 29, 2024
Back from Fall Break Checklist: Get Ahead for the Rest of the Semester
Students, welcome back from Fall Break! We hope you’re feeling rested and ready to tackle the remainder of the semester. Before things get too hectic, here’s a checklist to help
October 29, 2024
UK Alumna leads fight against violence on women and children
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) alumna Elizabeth Brillon leads CSWE’s Violence Against Women and Children track, championing reform and support at the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.
October 26, 2024
Interview with Avery Powers: triple major, student scholar, ambassador and leader
Discover how Avery Powers, a triple major at UK, overcomes challenges with resilience and fearless persistence, excelling as a student, leader, and researcher in the College of Social Work.
October 21, 2024
Rujeko Machinga-Asaolu awarded by Gerontological Society of America
If you know Machinga-Asaolu—known affectionately as “Rue” to her peers and colleagues—you’ll understand that the word “exceptional” barely scratches the surface of her contributions and impact to social work and education.
October 16, 2024
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Celebrates 50 Years of BASW Accreditation
As the BASW program marks its 50th year of accreditation, the CoSW embarks on a year-long series of events and celebrations to honor the program’s rich legacy.
October 15, 2024
Social Work’s Sara Corman fosters well-being in student-athletes through sport social work
“I always like to remind them that you are an athlete on the field, but you are also a person off the field,” Corman said. “I want them to know that they will always have someone in their corner.”
October 14, 2024