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CoSW Launches New Learning Management System for Continuing Education and Training
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we interact. As a result, the demand for intuitive online and virtual training and support has never been higher. The College of Social Work
Success Against All Odds: From Aging Out of Foster Care to Social Work Grad
Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you? It’s a common phrase you’ve most likely used in casual conversation. For Tamara Vest, “the odds
UK Social Work Launching Support Group for Adopted Kentucky Teens
By Lindsey Piercy LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2020) — In Kentucky there are nearly 10,000 young people in foster care, of which nearly one-third are waiting for their “forever” adoptive home. That’s
UK Social Work’s Garcia named RWJF Fellow
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) announced today that Dr. Antonio Garcia, Associate Professor, has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s
UK Social Work, National Association of Public Defense Partner to Study Self-Care Among Public Defense Professionals
While working in public defense can undoubtedly be challenging, research shows that those working in that field face many of their own trials. From high caseloads and low wages to
UK Social Work Launches Program to Support Kinship Caregivers
By Lindsey Piercy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2020) — More and more family members are providing safe homes to children of parents struggling with substance use disorder and mental health issues. For some,
Dean Miller Named to UK Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Team
The University of Kentucky (UK) recently announced a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Plan designed to accelerate progress at UK for our Black communities and other communities of
New UK Social Work Study Zeros in on Self-Care During COVID-19
By Lindsey Piercy, LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2020) — It is a profession committed to the well-being of others — social workers provide a broad range of services and help
Third MSW Student Awarded LTJ Fellowship
Incoming Master of Social Work (MSW) student Eman Ghoneim now joins her fellow incoming MSW student Quinten Harris and current student Alisia Taylor Sullivan in receiving this tremendous fellowship. Sullivan
Loeffler Awarded 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award
Each year, the University of Kentucky recognizes faculty and graduate teaching assistants for outstanding teaching during its UK Faculty Awards Ceremony. The Outstanding Teaching Awards annually recognizes faculty and graduate
UK Collaborative Team Receives Funding To Refurbish & Provide Essential Medical Equipment
Roughly 1 in 7 Americans live with a disability that impacts daily mobility. The average cost of a wheelchair ranges from $500 to $2,000 without insurance, seriously curbing access to
Kay Hoffman Receives CSWE Award
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) proudly announces the recipients of the 2020 Professional Recognition Awards. Professor and dean emerita of the College of Social Work (CoSW), Dr. Kay