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As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
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.
“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.”
“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
“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.
“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
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
This post was originally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley.
Kotomi Yokokura is an exceptional student whose substantial impact on and off campus has left the University of Kentucky a better place.