February 19, 2025
Lexington’s first Hospital-Point-in-Time Count sent volunteer pairs across UKHC facilities to collect critical data surrounding hospitalization and housing insecurity.
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Lexington’s first Hospital-Point-in-Time Count sent volunteer pairs across UKHC facilities to collect critical data surrounding hospitalization and housing insecurity.

The College of Social Work was granted $12,878.16 to support scholarships for students entering its new criminal justice programs, helping to prepare the future workforce in law enforcement, victim advocacy, cybercrime and homeland security.

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.

“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.”

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.

For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.

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.

The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.

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.

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.

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

Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.