Following the success of the College of Social Work Alumni Association (SWAA) inaugural Alumni-Student Mentoring Program, the SWAA expands the initiative to foster deeper connections and further professional development opportunities in the field of social work for the Spring 2024 session.
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work features a Q&A on its Foster Parent Mentor Program, highlighting the crucial support and guidance provided to new foster parents through one-on-one coaching relationships with experienced mentors.
CoSW kicks off National Social Work Month with a forum for students and educators to network and showcase their accomplishments.
CoSW has partnered with institutions across the Commonwealth to offer a career preparation program that supplies everything you need to excel.
Uriah Carter, a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky, will speak at the 2024 Sister Circle Forum, focusing on the support and advocacy of Black women, particularly addressing the often-silent struggle of grief in this demographic.
The University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work launches the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center, offering unique support and innovative services like KY-KINS to kinship caregivers, addressing the high rate of kinship care in Kentucky.
University of Kentucky’s Rujeko “Rue” Machinga-Asaolu and Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner receive prestigious Living Legacy Awards for their exceptional contributions to social justice and leadership in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work introduces a unique Chief Well-Being Officer role, designed to foster a supportive and healthy academic workplace, aligning with the College’s strategic wellness initiatives.
Arriving at the CoSW in the fall of 2023, Tarkington Newman is the director of the Sport Social Work Research Lab. Through his core research, Newman is looking at how sport can foster places where learning can occur, particularly related to social justice.
At the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work highlighted their impactful research through over 20 presentations, covering a range of social issues and demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to advancing social work research.
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work introduces a new Trauma Responsive Practice Certificate, an online program designed to equip graduates with advanced skills in trauma-informed care, addressing the significant need for specialized professionals in this field.
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work features a Q&A on its Foster Parent Mentor Program, highlighting the crucial support and guidance provided to new foster parents through one-on-one coaching relationships with experienced mentors.