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Nominations open for University of Kentucky College of Social Work student awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is inviting nominations for its annual student awards, recognizing outstanding achievement across academic excellence, leadership, experiential learning and service. Award
UK College of Social Work celebrates National Social Work and Criminal Justice Month throughout March
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will celebrate National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month throughout March 2026 with a series of
College of Social Work Hosts De-Escalation Training with UKPD
Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques to safely defuse tense situations and become a confident, helpful presence when conflict begins to escalate.
College of Social Work launches KY E.D.G.E., expanding opportunity for Kentucky students
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a state where most counties still qualify as rural and nearly 40 percent of residents live outside metropolitan centers, the University of Kentucky College of Social
CoSW Student Leadership applications open for 2026–2027
Student leadership opportunities at the College of Social Work are open to both online and in-person students, offering flexible, paid and volunteer roles that empower students to build leadership skills, shape College decisions, and make a meaningful impact during the 2026–2027 academic year.
UK College of Social Work to Participate in 2026 Advocacy Day
The UK College of Social Work encourages students, faculty and staff—both online and in-person—to take part in Advocacy Day and engage in conversations that advance the social work profession and promote positive policy change.
Spend the Day with a CoSW Student: Meet Colleen Bostic
From forensic investigations to three-hour study marathons, Colleen Bostic is redefining the “student experience.” Tomorrow, the Social Work + Criminal Justice double major takes over our social media to show you how she balances rigor with a mission to serve. Follow along to see her day in action!
Applications Open: Substance Use Counseling undergraduate training program
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Substance Use Counseling Undergraduate Training Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is now accepting applications for its Spring cycle, offering students a direct pathway into
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.”
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
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.
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.