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Self-Care Lab Inks New Agreement with Researchers at University of Bucharest
In October, the CoSW announced yet another global partnership to continue its work examining the self-care and wellness practices of helping professionals around the world within their Self-Care Lab (SCL).
Dr. David Royse receives William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award
The eighth edition of Research Methods in Social Work has received a William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA). Research Methods in Social Work, authored by Dr. David
Dean Jay Miller Named Social Worker of The Year
College of Social Work (COSW) Dean Jay Miller has been named 2020 Social Worker of The Year. Dean Miller received the award during Social Work Lobby Day activities at the
University 1st in Kentucky to Launch Online Doctorate of Social Work degree
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2020) — It’s a daunting, but necessary task – serving the most vulnerable members of our community. In a world filled with social injustices and inequality,
Mission Persistent: New Lab Endeavor Explores Behavioral Health and the Military
Every day, men and women across the nation choose to serve — together, they vow to protect our freedom at any cost. This selfless act is not lost upon Chris
College of Social Work Awarded $2 Million to Support Families Battling Substance Use
Addiction continues to claim thousands of lives and devastate Kentucky communities. At the center of these communities are families in need of support. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of
UK College of Social Work Awarded $1.1 Million to Study Suicide Exposure in Military Populations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2019) — It’s a staggering statistic — nearly half of Americans report they know someone who has died by suicide. Every one of these deaths leaves
‘Behind the Blue’ Jay Miller at Helm of UK College of Social Work
On this week’s edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications’ Carl Nathe talks with Miller about his vision and hopes for the college as it serves
New Lab Addresses Mental Health, Wellness Among Military Population
Ultimately, the lab will be a vehicle to maximize efficiency, coordination and planning. Every day, men and women across the nation choose to serve — together, they vow to protect
College of Social Work Names New Dean
“Announcements like these remind us that the brightest days, for the college and the university, are ahead.” Justin “Jay” Miller has been selected as the next dean of the College of
Spring 2019 Dean’s List
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
Podcast Explores Music and Life of Folk Legend Jean Ritchie
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