October 6, 2025
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September 30, 2025
Join us in welcoming Dr. Joy Richardson, DSW class of 2025 back to the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Instructor.
September 30, 2025
Wetmur and her team will engage in intensive foresight training, develop innovative projects, and contribute to publications that will help shape the future of social work practice and research.
September 29, 2025
UK Social Work’s Dr. Laneshia Conner just earned a 5-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award from the NIH.
September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Bright’s journey from a trailblazing student to a compassionate leader exemplifies the values and principles of the College of Social Work at the highest level.
September 24, 2025
Join us in welcoming Kelly Cervenec Spears as lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work!
September 23, 2025
September 22, 2025
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Celebrate Homecoming 2025 with the College of Social Work
Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) and the College of Social Work Alumni Association (SWAA) invite alumni, students, faculty, and staff to participate in
October 6, 2025
Social Work celebrates recipients of the 2025 Lyman T. Johnson awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Lyman T. Johnson Awards. This year, BASW alumna and
October 3, 2025
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Joy Richardson as Clinical Instructor
Join us in welcoming Dr. Joy Richardson, DSW class of 2025 back to the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Instructor.
September 30, 2025
Dr. Allison Wetmur Named Future Lead for Social Work Grand Challenges Futures Project
Wetmur and her team will engage in intensive foresight training, develop innovative projects, and contribute to publications that will help shape the future of social work practice and research.
September 30, 2025
Supporting Kentucky’s Kinship Families: A Conversation with the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kinship caregivers—grandparents, relatives, and close family friends raising children—play a critical role in creating stability and love when children need it most. At the University of Kentucky
September 29, 2025
Social work researcher secures grant to advance community health for older adults
UK Social Work’s Dr. Laneshia Conner just earned a 5-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award from the NIH.
September 29, 2025
📷Highlights: 2025 Annual Recognition Celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 26, 2025) — On September 25, 2025, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work held its Annual Recognition Celebration, honoring the achievements and contributions of faculty,
September 26, 2025
College of Social Work Celebrates Willis Bright, newest member of UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Bright’s journey from a trailblazing student to a compassionate leader exemplifies the values and principles of the College of Social Work at the highest level.
September 25, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Kelly Cervenec Spears as Lecturer
Join us in welcoming Kelly Cervenec Spears as lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work!
September 24, 2025
Dean Miller Announces Inaugural Director of Criminal Justice Programs at UK College of Social Work
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A leading voice in critical criminology, Dr. Victoria Collins has been named Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the inaugural director of the University of Kentucky College
September 24, 2025
Three Social Work Doctoral Students Named 2025-2027 DREAM Scholars
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2025) —Three students in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) PhD program—Kristen Theile, Levone Li, and Holden Dillman—have been selected for the highly competitive
September 23, 2025
UK College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Lella Still as New Faculty Member
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has announced Lella Still, DSW, LCSW, as a new clinical instructor. Dr. Still brings more than 15 years of experience in
September 22, 2025