February 17, 2025
Join us this March and amplify the impact of social work and criminal justice, highlighting the broad and impactful role of social work and criminal justice across different areas of society.
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February 5, 2025
“I am so proud of myself. I knew I could do it and I needed a school to take a chance on me and trust that I could do this.”
January 30, 2025
Building on S4C’s momentum, Matt Moore, Ph.D., associate dean of student and academic affairs in the CoSW, is helping lead the charge in shaping the future of youth sports safety.
January 22, 2025
For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.
January 21, 2025
A visionary leader and dedicated mentor, Dean Hasan played a pivotal role in advancing the College’s academic programs and fostering its commitment to social justice.
January 14, 2025
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
January 13, 2025
Highlights include discussions on barriers in serious illness care for unhoused older adults, education and training for Sport Social Workers, and exploring healthcare providers’ attitudes toward medications for opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
January 10, 2025
Col. Lataya E. Hawkins, Ph.D., has been promoted to full colonel in the U.S. Army, joining an elite group of military social workers.
December 23, 2024
December 17, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.
December 13, 2024
What drives the fierce passion of sports rivalries? From loyalty and identity, to the thrill of competition, explore the psychology fueling these intense connections and conflicts by listening to this edition of “Behind the Blue.”
December 4, 2024
As president of ASWIS, Matt Moore plans to focus on expanding awareness and outreach for sport social work.
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Save the date for National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month this March
Join us this March and amplify the impact of social work and criminal justice, highlighting the broad and impactful role of social work and criminal justice across different areas of society.
February 17, 2025
Bet on yourself: Leeanne Mager’s journey to the College of Social Work
“I am so proud of myself. I knew I could do it and I needed a school to take a chance on me and trust that I could do this.”
February 5, 2025
UK Social Work partners with ‘Survivors for Change’ to enhance youth hockey safety
Building on S4C’s momentum, Matt Moore, Ph.D., associate dean of student and academic affairs in the CoSW, is helping lead the charge in shaping the future of youth sports safety.
January 30, 2025
Social Work faculty and students present research at 2025 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.
January 22, 2025
Dean S. Zafar Hasan College of Social Work Endowment Fund
A visionary leader and dedicated mentor, Dean Hasan played a pivotal role in advancing the College’s academic programs and fostering its commitment to social justice.
January 21, 2025
Social Work’s Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond selected as UK ASCEND Scholars
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
January 14, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work to Attend Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
Highlights include discussions on barriers in serious illness care for unhoused older adults, education and training for Sport Social Workers, and exploring healthcare providers’ attitudes toward medications for opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
January 13, 2025
COL Lataya E. Hawkins promoted to Full Colonel, honored for leadership and excellence in social work
Col. Lataya E. Hawkins, Ph.D., has been promoted to full colonel in the U.S. Army, joining an elite group of military social workers.
January 10, 2025
Highlights: UK College of Social Work Celebrates 2024 December Graduates
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) spent a December morning with its newest batch of graduates at the Hilton Hotel on December 20. Earlier
December 23, 2024
“I’m So Glad I Listened.” Dr. Stephanie Ratliff Reflects on graduation, her calling, and a unified vision for human flourishing
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.
December 17, 2024
‘Behind the Blue’: The psychology behind sports rivalries, why we love to loathe the other team
What drives the fierce passion of sports rivalries? From loyalty and identity, to the thrill of competition, explore the psychology fueling these intense connections and conflicts by listening to this edition of “Behind the Blue.”
December 13, 2024
Social Work’s Matt Moore elected president of Alliance of Social Workers in Sports
As president of ASWIS, Matt Moore plans to focus on expanding awareness and outreach for sport social work.
December 4, 2024