November 3, 2025
As the University of Kentucky College of Social Work celebrates First-Gen Week during November 3-8, Gill shares her story, aligning with the theme of the week, “First-Gen: Telling Our Stories.”
Impacting Students
July 11, 2025
As judicial power shifts, faculty urge future social workers and criminal justice professionals to help shape the rules that shape lives—and give them the tools to do so.
June 24, 2025
For CoSW student Ben Ison, this trip abroad was a life-changing experience and an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
May 23, 2025
Research led by Dr. Tarkington J. Newman and Levone Lee explores how sports-based programs support youth development in real-world settings.
February 26, 2025
Amidst the energy of the Kentucky State Capitol, nearly 80 students, faculty, and staff from the UK College of Social Work engaged with lawmakers, rallied in the Rotunda, and heard from Governor Andy Beshear, all in a powerful push to celebrate and strengthen the impact of social services across the state.
February 15, 2025
Looking for a way to make an impact, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with fellow students and faculty?
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.
August 21, 2024
“Redemption is not just a possibility; it’s a journey that transforms both the giver and the receiver. Helping others rebuild their lives has given me the strength to rebuild my own.” – Leah Wilson
June 13, 2024
The College of Social Work faculty and students expanded their social work experiences on a global level.
June 3, 2024
Advising launches the Dream Exploration Workshop, an innovative initiative aimed at helping students align their life purposes and explore their dreams through engaging activities and discussions.
May 30, 2024
School Social Work Fellowship helps equip FCPS employees to deal with growing mental and behavioral health challenges among students.
Social Work Alum Leads the Way for First-Generation Wildcats
As the University of Kentucky College of Social Work celebrates First-Gen Week during November 3-8, Gill shares her story, aligning with the theme of the week, “First-Gen: Telling Our Stories.”
November 3, 2025
SPARK program ignites student-faculty research collaborations at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 S.P.A.R.K. Program—Students Partnering with Academics in Research and Knowledge—an initiative
October 8, 2025
Social work faculty prepare students for policy in practice
As judicial power shifts, faculty urge future social workers and criminal justice professionals to help shape the rules that shape lives—and give them the tools to do so.
July 11, 2025
UK Social Work students gain global perspective in Ireland and Northern Ireland
For CoSW student Ben Ison, this trip abroad was a life-changing experience and an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
June 24, 2025
UK Social Work Researchers Explore Youth Life Skill Transfer Through Sports
Research led by Dr. Tarkington J. Newman and Levone Lee explores how sports-based programs support youth development in real-world settings.
May 23, 2025
Students, faculty, and staff gather for National Social Work Lobby Day at KY capitol
Amidst the energy of the Kentucky State Capitol, nearly 80 students, faculty, and staff from the UK College of Social Work engaged with lawmakers, rallied in the Rotunda, and heard from Governor Andy Beshear, all in a powerful push to celebrate and strengthen the impact of social services across the state.
February 26, 2025
Students: Shape Y(our) Future with Leadership Positions at CoSW
Looking for a way to make an impact, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with fellow students and faculty?
February 15, 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 student experiences redemption through forensic advocacy
“Redemption is not just a possibility; it’s a journey that transforms both the giver and the receiver. Helping others rebuild their lives has given me the strength to rebuild my own.” – Leah Wilson
August 21, 2024
UK Social Work travels to Ireland and Northern Ireland for Education Abroad trip
The College of Social Work faculty and students expanded their social work experiences on a global level.
June 13, 2024
Social Work Advisors Inspire Students to Dream Big
Advising launches the Dream Exploration Workshop, an innovative initiative aimed at helping students align their life purposes and explore their dreams through engaging activities and discussions.
June 3, 2024
UK and FCPS Fellowship Program Partnership Shows Impact After First Year
School Social Work Fellowship helps equip FCPS employees to deal with growing mental and behavioral health challenges among students.
May 30, 2024