December 17, 2025
“I am happy and excited for my boys to be able to watch me walk across that stage and have them see what Mom has been working so hard for.”
Student Spotlight
December 15, 2025
Rachel Campoy, a Master of Criminal Justice graduate, is a first-generation graduate student, while also taking care of her almost 2-year-old son. For her, commencement represents a second chance in her academic journey.
December 11, 2025
Gerber Holsclaw will graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work on Dec. 19, 2026. As a scholar in the CW PREP program, Holsclaw reflects on the support and preparation gained throughout their education — and the passion that drives their commitment to building a future of care, courage and community.
December 10, 2025
Ta’Niya Rucker, a first-gen UK College of Social Work graduate and recipient of the Ansari scholarship shares her experience in the undergraduate BASW program and her plans for the future.
December 9, 2025
Jordin Williams speaks on the personal hard work and dedication, as well as the support she received on her journey.
December 2, 2025
Persevering through adversity was the theme of Malicote’s UK experience, navigating grief while also pursuing her dream of working in the criminal justice field.
November 20, 2025
Ally Meisner, an MSW student in our online program, turned years of unanswered chronic pain into a powerful media platform for advocacy, education and storytelling.
October 30, 2025
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MSW graduate balances motherhood and academics to achieve her degree at UK
“I am happy and excited for my boys to be able to watch me walk across that stage and have them see what Mom has been working so hard for.”
December 17, 2025
“The people I’ve lost motivate me” — MSW graduate ready to serve communities
Lexington, KY — Lexi Lucas knows what it means to step up for others. Shaped by lived experience and a deep commitment to others, she is now poised to enter
December 16, 2025
Redefining success: MSCJ graduate builds confidence, community, and career
Rachel Campoy, a Master of Criminal Justice graduate, is a first-generation graduate student, while also taking care of her almost 2-year-old son. For her, commencement represents a second chance in her academic journey.
December 15, 2025
PREP-pared for impact: Holsclaw graduates ready to serve Kentucky families
Gerber Holsclaw will graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work on Dec. 19, 2026. As a scholar in the CW PREP program, Holsclaw reflects on the support and preparation gained throughout their education — and the passion that drives their commitment to building a future of care, courage and community.
December 11, 2025
First-Gen Social Work graduate steps into her calling
Ta’Niya Rucker, a first-gen UK College of Social Work graduate and recipient of the Ansari scholarship shares her experience in the undergraduate BASW program and her plans for the future.
December 10, 2025
From first-gen student to campus leader: Jordin Williams leaves her mark on College of Social Work
Jordin Williams speaks on the personal hard work and dedication, as well as the support she received on her journey.
December 9, 2025
Criminal Justice graduate earns degree while honoring sister’s legacy
Persevering through adversity was the theme of Malicote’s UK experience, navigating grief while also pursuing her dream of working in the criminal justice field.
December 2, 2025
Social Work PhD student Foysol Ahmed receives national pre-dissertation fellowship from AGESW
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A student in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) PhD program, Foysol Ahmed, has been selected as a pre-dissertation fellow by the Association for
December 2, 2025
Fighting to Be Seen
Ally Meisner, an MSW student in our online program, turned years of unanswered chronic pain into a powerful media platform for advocacy, education and storytelling.
November 20, 2025
Social Work Doctoral Student Receives National Fellowship
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Deona McLeod Frierson, LCSW, a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) student at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been selected for the Doctoral
October 30, 2025
UK Social Work doctoral student receives prestigious fellowship at national conference
Every year, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) opens applications for emerging social work scholars dedicated to reducing health disparities among populations with historically limited access to mental and
October 21, 2025
Social Work celebrates recipients of the 2025 Lyman T. Johnson awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Lyman T. Johnson Awards. This year, BASW alumna and
October 3, 2025