June 4, 2024
Moore will take the place of Dr. Kalea Benner, who was named incoming dean in the social work program at IUPUI.
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June 3, 2024
Advising launches the Dream Exploration Workshop, an innovative initiative aimed at helping students align their life purposes and explore their dreams through engaging activities and discussions.
May 30, 2024
School Social Work Fellowship helps equip FCPS employees to deal with growing mental and behavioral health challenges among students.
May 30, 2024
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.
May 30, 2024
Dean Jay Miller today announced the appointment of Dr. Shelita Jackson to lead undergraduate social work programs.
May 24, 2024
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May 23, 2024
The innovative training program is part of the College of Social Work’s Forward, Together Plan and aims to support and cultivate leadership development among faculty and staff.
May 22, 2024
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 13, 2024
Two researchers at the University of Kentucky are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.
May 13, 2024
Erin Mayhorn, Child Welfare Workforce Development Manager at the CoSW, details her professional journey in child welfare.
May 10, 2024
CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
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Dean Jay Miller Announces Appointment of Dr. Matt Moore as Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Moore will take the place of Dr. Kalea Benner, who was named incoming dean in the social work program at IUPUI.
June 4, 2024
Social Work Advisors Inspire Students to Dream Big
Advising launches the Dream Exploration Workshop, an innovative initiative aimed at helping students align their life purposes and explore their dreams through engaging activities and discussions.
June 3, 2024
UK and FCPS Fellowship Program Partnership Shows Impact After First Year
School Social Work Fellowship helps equip FCPS employees to deal with growing mental and behavioral health challenges among students.
May 30, 2024
National Foster Care Month: CoSW Professor works to increase positive youth outcomes in the child welfare systems
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.
May 30, 2024
Dean Appoints New Director of BASW Undergraduate Studies
Dean Jay Miller today announced the appointment of Dr. Shelita Jackson to lead undergraduate social work programs.
May 30, 2024
‘Behind the Blue’: Col. Teresa Murray shares Army journey, inspires future social workers
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
May 24, 2024
UK Social Work announces second cohort of BRIGHT Leadership Training Participants
The innovative training program is part of the College of Social Work’s Forward, Together Plan and aims to support and cultivate leadership development among faculty and staff.
May 23, 2024
Always remember your why: DCBS Commissioner and CoSW alum reflects on time at UK
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 22, 2024
“Over the Hills and Through the Hollers”: Faculty Research Aids Appalachian Recovery Programs
Lexington, KY (May 21st, 2024) – In the heart of Appalachia, a culturally rich region hard-hit by the opioid epidemic, the Kentucky Access to Recovery Program (KATR) is making significant
May 21, 2024
UK researchers secure grant to enhance understanding, improve child welfare systems
Two researchers at the University of Kentucky are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.
May 13, 2024
“Social work found me.” Erin Mayhorn’s passion for child welfare culminates in doctoral degree
Erin Mayhorn, Child Welfare Workforce Development Manager at the CoSW, details her professional journey in child welfare.
May 13, 2024
UK College of Social Work celebrates graduating class of 2024
CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
May 10, 2024