May 3, 2024
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley.
Student Spotlight
April 24, 2024
Kotomi Yokokura is an exceptional student whose substantial impact on and off campus has left the University of Kentucky a better place.
April 18, 2024
Tracy Garret’s remarkable journey back to the college at 54 is full of unyielding resolve, tragedy, and transformation.
March 14, 2024
The award celebrates Magruder’s innovative use of artificial intelligence, leadership in Quality Matters-aligned curriculum development, and a focus on humanizing online learning.
February 28, 2024
Kari Gerth and the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council leads the way on advocacy and education in the state.
February 7, 2024
Uriah Carter, a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky, will speak at the 2024 Sister Circle Forum, focusing on the support and advocacy of Black women, particularly addressing the often-silent struggle of grief in this demographic.
January 18, 2024
UK graduate Olivia Raley joins Bardstown Police as their first social worker, supported by her therapy Husky, Maverick.
November 30, 2023
November 20, 2023
During National Adoption Month, Raven Whitaker-Smith shared her adoption journey and the impact that foster care has had on her life.
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‘Behind the Blue’: UK grad finds passion for global social work through Explore First
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley.
May 3, 2024
Social Work graduate Kotomi Yokokura leaves lasting impact on UKs campus
Kotomi Yokokura is an exceptional student whose substantial impact on and off campus has left the University of Kentucky a better place.
April 24, 2024
“I’m doing this for both of us.” UK grad earns Social Work degree, honoring veteran husband
Tracy Garret’s remarkable journey back to the college at 54 is full of unyielding resolve, tragedy, and transformation.
April 18, 2024
2024 Sullivan Award winners lead with compassion, service to others
This story was originally published by Hilary Brown, Hayden Gooding, and Lindsey Piercy in UK Now. LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Two University of Kentucky students and one local
April 18, 2024
Doctoral Social Work Student Receives Award for Outstanding Contributions to Social Work Education, hits 10k on YouTube
The award celebrates Magruder’s innovative use of artificial intelligence, leadership in Quality Matters-aligned curriculum development, and a focus on humanizing online learning.
March 14, 2024
DSW Student Leads the Charge in Eating Disorder Education and Awareness in Kentucky
Kari Gerth and the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council leads the way on advocacy and education in the state.
February 28, 2024
Social Work Student to Lead Discussion on Black Women’s Grief at the 2024 Sister Circle Forum
Uriah Carter, a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky, will speak at the 2024 Sister Circle Forum, focusing on the support and advocacy of Black women, particularly addressing the often-silent struggle of grief in this demographic.
February 7, 2024
Bardstown Police Chief hires UK Social Work Student and her therapy dog on Police Force
UK graduate Olivia Raley joins Bardstown Police as their first social worker, supported by her therapy Husky, Maverick.
January 18, 2024
GMA: Principal adopts student who was sent to his office
This article was originally published on Good Morning America by Katie Kindelan. A family in Kentucky will celebrate their ninth Christmas together this year as a family of three after
November 30, 2023
UK Social Work Student Raven Whitaker-Smith Highlights Her Journey for National Adoption Month
During National Adoption Month, Raven Whitaker-Smith shared her adoption journey and the impact that foster care has had on her life.
November 20, 2023
UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award
By Laura Hennigan The CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice has selected Kotomi Yokokura to receive their Community Partnership Action award. Yokokura,
August 4, 2023
Living the Mission: UK Social Work Student Ryley Butler Receives Award for Research on Appalachia
By Laura Hennigan Ryley Butler Modaff, a student in the MSW program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, was honored as a recipient of the James S.
May 19, 2023