June 12, 2025
The College of Social Work’s doctoral social work program will debut a new concentration for the 2025-26 school year.
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June 3, 2025
The UK College of Social Work launches a fully online Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being to prepare professionals to support rural communities through expanded access and service delivery.
May 12, 2025
New program from University of Kentucky brings college courses into Eastern Kentucky high schools.
May 10, 2025
May 1, 2025
Partnership between Colleges of Social Work and Fine Arts seeks to improve faculty and staff wellness, deepen connection to UK.
May 1, 2025
The College of Social Work honors those who have made a difference in the lives of children in the Commonwealth.
April 30, 2025
The designation is awarded based on a demonstrated ability to drive implementation, quality improvement, and competency development at the state level.
April 29, 2025
The Grounded Together initiative will provide resources such as educational materials, mentorship opportunities, extracurricular and leadership development, and emergency assistance for former foster youth attending UK.
April 25, 2025
April 22, 2025
As part of her field practicum, Emma Noffsinger is helping to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community, bringing a social worker’s perspective to the front lines of public service.
April 18, 2025
Best friends Riya and Richa Patel graduate together with a criminal justice degree from UK’s first MSCJ cohort, driven by purpose and community.
April 15, 2025
Avery Powers, a triple major and leader at the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work, has been honored with the Maurice A. Clay Award for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and lasting impact on the criminal justice program.
Social Work launches first-of-its-kind Doctorate Concentration in Sport Social Work
The College of Social Work’s doctoral social work program will debut a new concentration for the 2025-26 school year.
June 12, 2025
Social Work launches graduate certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being
The UK College of Social Work launches a fully online Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being to prepare professionals to support rural communities through expanded access and service delivery.
June 3, 2025
Social Work launches dual credit courses in Eastern Kentucky
New program from University of Kentucky brings college courses into Eastern Kentucky high schools.
May 12, 2025
Highlights: 2025 May Graduation
On May 9, 2025, The UK College of Social Work celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating class of 2025. Amidst a backdrop of joy and nostalgia, graduates, faculty, staff, families,
May 10, 2025
Social Work wellness program invites staff to connect with the arts
Partnership between Colleges of Social Work and Fine Arts seeks to improve faculty and staff wellness, deepen connection to UK.
May 1, 2025
The College of Social Work Honors National Foster Care Month this May
The College of Social Work honors those who have made a difference in the lives of children in the Commonwealth.
May 1, 2025
START program earns Certified State Infrastructure Affiliate designation from the National START Training and Technical Assistance Program
The designation is awarded based on a demonstrated ability to drive implementation, quality improvement, and competency development at the state level.
April 30, 2025
Grounded Together: UK DSW Class of 2025 leaves a legacy of support for former foster youth
The Grounded Together initiative will provide resources such as educational materials, mentorship opportunities, extracurricular and leadership development, and emergency assistance for former foster youth attending UK.
April 29, 2025
What One Day Can Do: The Impact of Your Giving
LEXINGTON, Ky. — On April 24, the College of Social Work came together with the entire University of Kentucky community for One Day for UK—and thanks to your generosity, participation,
April 25, 2025
Bridging the gap: UK Social Work student makes impact at Nicholasville Police Department
As part of her field practicum, Emma Noffsinger is helping to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community, bringing a social worker’s perspective to the front lines of public service.
April 22, 2025
Side by Side: Riya and Richa Patel Graduate as Trailblazers of UK’s MSCJ Program
Best friends Riya and Richa Patel graduate together with a criminal justice degree from UK’s first MSCJ cohort, driven by purpose and community.
April 18, 2025
CoSW’s Avery Powers receives prestigious Maurice A. Clay Award for leadership and impact at UK
Avery Powers, a triple major and leader at the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work, has been honored with the Maurice A. Clay Award for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and lasting impact on the criminal justice program.
April 15, 2025