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UK College of Social Work Dean Jay Miller Elected to NACC Board of Directors
The National Association of Counsel for Children recently announced the appointment of University of Kentucky College of Social Work dean Justin “Jay” Miller, PhD, to the association’s board of directors,
UK College of Social Work Student Kiarah Raglin Pens Black History Month Op-Ed
This article was originally published by UKNow. Kiarah Raglin, a student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflects on the meaning of Black History Month in the following
UK College of Social Work Partners with FCPS to Meet Vital Workforce Need: School Social Workers
(re)Investing in People: The I3 Program
How UK College of Social Work Graduate Elizabeth Trebelhorn Relaunched Her Career Helping Families Impacted by Incarceration
To say Elizabeth Trebelhorn is a force of nature is an understatement. Her passion for the social work field and desire to advocate for change radiates as she describes her
From FBI Agent to Social Worker: Why Joel Chose Social Work for His Next Career Act
This article was originally published by UKNow. Joel didn’t begin his career in education with any intention of pursuing a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) — let alone studying
How UK Social Work Graduate Tessy Pachner, PhD, Helps Refugees in Need
Tessy Pachner, who received her PhD from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work in December, was among those social workers who answered the call to help as a
UK College of Social Work Grad Hannah Kleinman ‘22 on Launching Her Medical Social Work Career
Hannah Kleinman already knew her place was in social work when she signed up for the online master’s program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work—but the opportunity
New Research from UK College of Social Work Highlights Need to Build Communities that Serve Aging Adults
Recent studies from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work illuminate how adults think about and plan for their housing needs as they age—with key takeaways for policymakers and
How UK Social Work Grad Irina Osmolovska ‘22 Found Her Next Step
After moving to the United States mid-career, Irina Osmolovska was looking for her next step. Born and raised in Belarus, Osmolovska has two small children at home, one of which
Meet Us in the Metaverse: College of Social Work Using Virtual Reality to Support Foster and Adoptive Families
“Social Work” and “innovation” are synonymous at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work where new technologies are being utilized to engage and support foster and adoptive families. Meeting
From the Marine Corps to the Front Lines of Social Work: James Watts, PhD, Class of 2022
At 3 a.m., James Watts found himself awake and at work treating a patient who had attempted suicide. Watts, a mobile crisis team member, had been engaged in emergency mental