College News
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
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.
📷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,
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.
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!
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
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
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
Jay Miller to receive 2025 Wilson Wyatt Alumni Award from University of Louisville
The prestigious award is the highest honor bestowed by Louisville Alumni, and celebrates the accomplishments of Miller.
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Hosts Live Webinar on Self-Care
The webinar shared practical tools and encouraged supportive conversation, with the goal for caregivers to feel more grounded and connected.
Michelle Keller Joins the College of Social Work as Clinical Faculty
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work welcomes Dr. Michelle Keller as clinical faculty member.
Kentucky Citizen Review Panels Host Annual Retreat
Each year, the panels identify issues in their region, design a project or initiative to help, and make recommendations to the state for system improvement.