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.
Impacting Students
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.
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.
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
‘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