May 15, 2025
Through research, Dr. Dowdy-Hazlett seeks to identify supports that stabilize placements and improve outcomes within the foster care community.
Research News
April 25, 2025
UK researcher Dr. Laneshia Conner is creating aging-inclusive, culturally tailored sexual health education tools to address rising STI risks in older adults.
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.
February 12, 2025
As families increasingly stretch across multiple countries, more adult children find themselves separated from their aging parents by national borders. PhD student Hossain is intentional examining the way social workers can support transnational caregivers.
January 22, 2025
For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.
January 14, 2025
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
January 13, 2025
Dr. Conner’s NIH funded research on HIV prevention for older Black women focuses on behavioral factors and interventions through the Woman-2-Woman program.
January 13, 2025
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.
November 8, 2024
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
Highlights: 2025 May Graduation 
Fostering Resilience: Q&A with CoSW’s Dr. Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett
Through research, Dr. Dowdy-Hazlett seeks to identify supports that stabilize placements and improve outcomes within the foster care community.
May 15, 2025
Mental health program cuts costs, hospitalizations in Kentucky
Lexington, KY — Faculty researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) have released compelling findings that affirm the effectiveness and fiscal responsibility of Kentucky’s Assisted Outpatient
May 5, 2025
Social Work faculty researcher develops sex education models for older adults
UK researcher Dr. Laneshia Conner is creating aging-inclusive, culturally tailored sexual health education tools to address rising STI risks in older adults.
April 25, 2025
Your neighborhood’s condition could be affecting your neighbors, especially older adults
A recent study by Yeon Jin Choi, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, highlights a critical but often overlooked connection between neighborhood disorder and
March 7, 2025
UK College of Social Work, UK HealthCare conduct first hospital point-in-time count
Lexington’s first Hospital-Point-in-Time Count sent volunteer pairs across UKHC facilities to collect critical data surrounding hospitalization and housing insecurity.
February 19, 2025
Social Work PhD student explores the hidden struggles of transnational caregivers
As families increasingly stretch across multiple countries, more adult children find themselves separated from their aging parents by national borders. PhD student Hossain is intentional examining the way social workers can support transnational caregivers.
February 12, 2025
Social Work faculty and students present research at 2025 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
For over 85 years, CoSW faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions.
January 22, 2025
Faculty receive UL1 Pilot Award, address gaps in postpartum care for women with gestational diabetes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dr. Aubrey Jones, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been awarded the UL1 Pilot Award to lead a collaborative
January 14, 2025
Social Work’s Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond selected as UK ASCEND Scholars
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
January 14, 2025
Dr. Laneshia Conner receives supplemental NIH funding, advances HIV prevention research
Dr. Conner’s NIH funded research on HIV prevention for older Black women focuses on behavioral factors and interventions through the Woman-2-Woman program.
January 13, 2025
University of Kentucky College of Social Work to Attend Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
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.
January 13, 2025
Student Research Shines at Council’s 70th Annual Program Meeting
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
November 8, 2024