This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
On Friday, May 3, CoSW hosted a Graduation Celebration at the Gatton Student Center, honoring the 384 individuals who constituted the Class of 2024.
Through Garcia’s groundbreaking research and development of trauma-informed curricula, Dr. Garcia is not only advancing academic discourse but also fostering real-world solutions that enhance the resilience and well-being of children across the nation.
Lexington, Kentucky (May 6th, 2024) – In an educational endeavor that merges scholarly research with pragmatic crisis management, Drs. Natalie Pope and Diane Loeffler have harnessed recovery efforts in the
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, students were invited to participate in creating a comforting and welcoming space for families visiting the supervised visitation room at the DCBS office.
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley.
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.
âAlthough this road has been a difficult journey for myself and my family,â Scott shared, âI am grateful for DSW program at UK that gives me tools for both research and advocacy.”
The College of Social Work honors those who have made a difference in the lives of children in the Commonwealth.
As National Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close in April, Dr. Shelby Clark pens op-ed titled “Community Strategies to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect.”
As Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young finishes up her time with the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), a journey that started with a basketball and a hoop culminates in a Doctorate of Social Work (DSW).
Check out the gallery highlights of the Statewide Foster and Adoptive Parent Appreciation event at Newport Aquarium!
