New Era of Her: UK Social Work Celebrates the Sarah Bennett Holmes Awards
UK marked the 30th Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Luncheon at the UK Gatton Student Center, honoring women’s contributions across the university in academia and beyond.
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UK marked the 30th Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Luncheon at the UK Gatton Student Center, honoring women’s contributions across the university in academia and beyond.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For over 40 years, March has been officially designated as National Professional Social Work Month. This month, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) celebrates
The UK College of Social Work is excited to host events that will highlight that social work is everywhere. Join us and amplify the impact of social work, celebrating its essential role in society!
Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.
CoSW kicks off National Social Work Month with a forum for students and educators to network and showcase their accomplishments.
University of Kentucky’s Rujeko “Rue” Machinga-Asaolu and Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner receive prestigious Living Legacy Awards for their exceptional contributions to social justice and leadership in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work introduces a unique Chief Well-Being Officer role, designed to foster a supportive and healthy academic workplace, aligning with the College’s strategic wellness initiatives.
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work introduces a new Trauma Responsive Practice Certificate, an online program designed to equip graduates with advanced skills in trauma-informed care, addressing the significant need for specialized professionals in this field.
UK graduate Olivia Raley joins Bardstown Police as their first social worker, supported by her therapy Husky, Maverick.
Emily Puckett, a third-year law student and member of the Foster Parent Mentor Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, shares her story as a student and
Dr. Laneshia R. Conner, an assistant professor at the UK College of Social Work, was recently acknowledged for her exceptional research achievements by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
For Madona Elias, completion of her Masters is not just the next step of her academic journey, it is the completion of twelve years of rebuilding her life and career.