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Julie Cerel of the College of Social Work co-authored the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Dr. Aubrey Jones of the College of Social Work is part of a new UK cohort to advance research by diverse faculty member disciplines.

Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.

At the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work highlighted their impactful research through over 20 presentations, covering a range of social issues and demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to advancing social work research.

Dr. Laneshia R. Conner, an assistant professor at the UK College of Social Work, was recently acknowledged for her exceptional research achievements by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).

For 85 years, University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions. The impact of that research was on full display at the 2023 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM), held in Atlanta on October 26th.

This article was originally published by UKNow. A researcher at the University of Kentucky will work to better understand the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Karen Lawrence,

By Laura Hennigan A paper co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., describes a participatory approach undertaken to guide learners through an exercise

Analysis co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., shows clear takeaways for supporting Black faculty and staff in higher education and highlights the

Recent studies from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work illuminate how adults think about and plan for their housing needs as they age—with key takeaways for policymakers and