March 26, 2026
After earning her MSW from the University of Kentucky, Madison Mooney returned to Martin County to help bridge gaps, strengthen community and create lasting change.
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March 24, 2026
Latimer, an assistant professor with the CoSW, studies serious illness communication with older adults, including individuals with heart failure and who are unhoused.
March 20, 2026
Explore reentry after incarceration through powerful storytelling and photography at UK’s “Reentry Through Their Lens” Photovoice event.
March 20, 2026
The BASW program’s specialized training prepares students to address substance use disorders while helping strengthen Kentucky’s behavioral health workforce.
March 16, 2026
March Madness is full of buzzer-beaters and heart-stopping moments, but what separates a player who rises to the occasion from one who freezes under pressure?
March 16, 2026
After three decades at UK, Dumas says the most rewarding moments often come at the end of a mentoring relationship, when the uncertainty she hears in a foster parent’s voice during their first conversation has been replaced with confidence and hope.
March 11, 2026
The episode focused on helping listeners better understand how social media can influence body image and mental health.
March 11, 2026
The UK College of Social Work community is invited to celebration National Social Work + Criminal Justice month with us on March 31st at KY Proud Park.
March 10, 2026
“Women’s Resistance in Global Context” analyzes historical and contemporary examples of women serving as resistance actors across various regions of the world.
March 9, 2026
BASW graduate uses her journey to strengthen families and improve child welfare systems.
March 3, 2026
Through restorative justice, mentorship, and helping establish more than 60 organizations, Harvey has spent six decades building connections that strengthen the Lexington community.
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UK social work alumna returns home to support community-driven change in Martin County
After earning her MSW from the University of Kentucky, Madison Mooney returned to Martin County to help bridge gaps, strengthen community and create lasting change.
March 26, 2026
Social Work’s Dr. Abbie Latimer to give TEDxUKY Talk
Latimer, an assistant professor with the CoSW, studies serious illness communication with older adults, including individuals with heart failure and who are unhoused.
March 24, 2026
UK Criminal Justice event explores reentry through storytelling and photography
Explore reentry after incarceration through powerful storytelling and photography at UK’s “Reentry Through Their Lens” Photovoice event.
March 20, 2026
College of Social Work celebrates first completions, second cohort of Substance Use Counseling Undergraduate Training Program
The BASW program’s specialized training prepares students to address substance use disorders while helping strengthen Kentucky’s behavioral health workforce.
March 20, 2026
Inside the clutch March Madness moment: Expert Q&A on high-pressure play
March Madness is full of buzzer-beaters and heart-stopping moments, but what separates a player who rises to the occasion from one who freezes under pressure?
March 16, 2026
Social Work’s Tamikia Dumas celebrates 30 years at the University of Kentucky
After three decades at UK, Dumas says the most rewarding moments often come at the end of a mentoring relationship, when the uncertainty she hears in a foster parent’s voice during their first conversation has been replaced with confidence and hope.
March 16, 2026
UK College of Social Work scholars featured on podcast discussing social media and eating disorders
The episode focused on helping listeners better understand how social media can influence body image and mental health.
March 11, 2026
College of Social Work invites community to KY Proud Park event
The UK College of Social Work community is invited to celebration National Social Work + Criminal Justice month with us on March 31st at KY Proud Park.
March 11, 2026
College of Social Work’s Dr. Victoria Collins publishes new book
“Women’s Resistance in Global Context” analyzes historical and contemporary examples of women serving as resistance actors across various regions of the world.
March 10, 2026
CoSW alumna Jiselle Hirsch advances child welfare prevention services through lived experience
BASW graduate uses her journey to strengthen families and improve child welfare systems.
March 9, 2026
Nominations open for University of Kentucky College of Social Work student awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is inviting nominations for its annual student awards, recognizing outstanding achievement across academic excellence, leadership, experiential learning and service. Award
March 5, 2026
Catalyst for Change: CoSW Alumna Linda Harvey’s 60-Year Commitment to Community
Through restorative justice, mentorship, and helping establish more than 60 organizations, Harvey has spent six decades building connections that strengthen the Lexington community.
March 3, 2026