The CoSW looks forward to celebrating its graduates at the Graduation Celebration, hosted by the College of Social Work, and at Grad Gathering, hosted by the UK Alumni Association, following the commencement ceremony.
“I’ve always bled blue and been proud to be a Wildcat,” Ison said. “UK gave me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while staying connected to a community I care deeply about.”
As part of the SSW-RL’s Campus and Community Collaboratives (C3) initiative, the event reflects the University of Kentucky’s mission by strengthening partnerships between the university, schools and the broader community.
The Maurice A. Clay Award recognizes one outstanding graduating senior from each academic college at the University of Kentucky.
For Clark, this study demonstrated that human service providers think about mandated reporting and community support in a variety of ways.
Supporting the KY E.D.G.E. Fund allows Hancock to help remove the same barriers she once faced and invest in students pursuing careers in social work and criminal justice.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky has named Shelita Jackson, DSW, director of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program and clinical assistant professor, as a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award—one
“Between my personal experiences, my professional work, and what I was learning in the classroom, I knew I wanted to dedicate my career to understanding trauma and the criminal justice system,” McKenna said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Throughout National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month this March, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will be sharing stories about the humans of the CoSW, highlighting
Join the CoSW on April 30 for a screening of “Their Truth,” a film highlighting the lived experiences of youth aging out of foster care.
After earning her MSW from the University of Kentucky, Madison Mooney returned to Martin County to help bridge gaps, strengthen community and create lasting change.
Latimer, an assistant professor with the CoSW, studies serious illness communication with older adults, including individuals with heart failure and who are unhoused.
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