College News
College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Glenn Sterner as New Faculty Member in Criminal Justice
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has announced Glenn Sterner, Ph.D., will join the college as an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. An applied
College of Social Work Welcomes Associate Professor Dr. Xiafei Wang
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work has announced Xiafei Wang, Ph.D., will be appointed as Associate Professor this fall. Wang brings international experience, and a
Two Social Work faculty named 2025-26 TEK faculty fellows
Two faculty members from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work have been selected for the 2025–26 cohort of Transdisciplinary Educational approaches to advance Kentucky (TEK) Faculty Fellows. This competitive program supports faculty in creating and enhancing courses that emphasize transdisciplinary collaboration and essential employability skills.
Carly Kimiecik Joins CoSW as Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Sport Social Work Research Lab
LEXINGTON, Ky. —The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Carly Kimiecik, PhD, MSW, as an incoming Assistant Professor. She will also serve as Assistant
UK College of Social Work to Host 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will host its 3rd Annual Recognition Celebration on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Carrick
Medically Complex Training Program Hosts Annual Fall Training
Since 2003, the program has developed, coordinated, and conducted this type of training for foster and adoptive parents and social service workers statewide
College of Social Work Welcomes Liz Utterback
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Liz Utterback as a Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Utterback brings more than a decade of
Social Work Student Receives NextGen Service Fellowship
“My experience in Thailand was eye-opening. I learned resilience, acceptance, and perspective, lessons I’ll carry with me forever,” Angelita Lazaro shared.
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Megan Trafford
Global scholar Megan Trafford brings her research and expertise in criminal justice to the UK College of Social Work as a Lecturer.
Celebrating National Kinship Month at the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center
The KKRC provides a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth, including one-on-one peer support, support groups, and online webinars and trainings.
Social Work students selected for Leadership Legacy Program
Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is proud to congratulate three students—Summer Carroll, Khloe Schwaniger, and Jeryiah Smith—for their nomination and acceptance into Leadership Legacy,
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Quiring
Stephanie Quiring joins the UK College of Social Work as an Assistant Professor bringing her expertise in navigating mental health crises within the criminal legal system, police decision making, community-based response, law, and policy.