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
Impacting Students
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.
May 24, 2024
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
May 22, 2024
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 13, 2024
Erin Mayhorn, Child Welfare Workforce Development Manager at the CoSW, details her professional journey in child welfare.
May 8, 2024
This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
May 1, 2024
“Although this road has been a difficult journey for myself and my family,” Scott shared, “I am grateful for DSW program at UK that gives me tools for both research and advocacy.”
April 24, 2024
Kotomi Yokokura is an exceptional student whose substantial impact on and off campus has left the University of Kentucky a better place.
April 18, 2024
Tracy Garret’s remarkable journey back to the college at 54 is full of unyielding resolve, tragedy, and transformation.
February 27, 2024
The accomplishment, which took more than two years, marks a significant milestone for the College of Social Work.
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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
‘Behind the Blue’: Col. Teresa Murray shares Army journey, inspires future social workers
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
May 24, 2024
Always remember your why: DCBS Commissioner and CoSW alum reflects on time at UK
DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis details her time in the MSW Program and how it helped elevate her both personally and professionally.
May 22, 2024
“Social work found me.” Erin Mayhorn’s passion for child welfare culminates in doctoral degree
Erin Mayhorn, Child Welfare Workforce Development Manager at the CoSW, details her professional journey in child welfare.
May 13, 2024
College of Social Work graduate pens op-ed on perseverance as a nontraditional student
This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
May 8, 2024
S.C.O.T.T foundation president and CEO graduates with Doctorate of Social Work
“Although this road has been a difficult journey for myself and my family,” Scott shared, “I am grateful for DSW program at UK that gives me tools for both research and advocacy.”
May 1, 2024
Social Work graduate Kotomi Yokokura leaves lasting impact on UKs campus
Kotomi Yokokura is an exceptional student whose substantial impact on and off campus has left the University of Kentucky a better place.
April 24, 2024
“I’m doing this for both of us.” UK grad earns Social Work degree, honoring veteran husband
Tracy Garret’s remarkable journey back to the college at 54 is full of unyielding resolve, tragedy, and transformation.
April 18, 2024
UK Social Work’s online program certified for quality, among 1st in the country
The accomplishment, which took more than two years, marks a significant milestone for the College of Social Work.
February 27, 2024