Student Spotlight
A year after prestigious scholarship, student reflects on impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It has been a year since Olivia Yearns, a doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work (CoSW) online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW)
How do we care for hurting people who are caring for hurting people?
Debbie Carey and her team at the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network experienced a traumatic loss of a staff member. Now, Carey’s research seeks to answer the question “How do we care for hurting people who are caring for hurting people?”
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.
Highlights: UK College of Social Work Celebrates 2024 December Graduates
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) spent a December morning with its newest batch of graduates at the Hilton Hotel on December 20. Earlier
“I’m So Glad I Listened.” Dr. Stephanie Ratliff Reflects on graduation, her calling, and a unified vision for human flourishing
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.
Social Work Ph.D. student publishes first lead-author article
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
Interview with Avery Powers: triple major, student scholar, ambassador and leader
Discover how Avery Powers, a triple major at UK, overcomes challenges with resilience and fearless persistence, excelling as a student, leader, and researcher in the College of Social Work.
Social Work’s Sara Corman fosters well-being in student-athletes through sport social work
“I always like to remind them that you are an athlete on the field, but you are also a person off the field,” Corman said. “I want them to know that they will always have someone in their corner.”
University of Kentucky Senior Deja Joseph Receives Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Deja Joseph, a senior at UK College of Social Work, has been awarded the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award for her remarkable leadership, academic achievements, and
Research on post-traumatic growth in soldiers earns Army-MSW student high honors
“My guiding philosophy is this: orchestrate hope with people to honor our freedoms to be unique so that together we can live in positive harmony.” – Chance Miller
Social Work PhD student Receives Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Fellowship
“This support will help refine my research ideas and methodology and prepare me for my doctoral research. I will be able to engage with peers, mentors and professionals in aging and social work through workshops, conferences and seminars,” Hossain said.
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