July 18, 2024
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
Student Spotlight
July 2, 2024
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
May 13, 2024
This post was originally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
May 8, 2024
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.
May 3, 2024
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley.
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.
Highlights: 2025 CoSW Goes Out to the Ball Game 
Beyond the Crown: Ariana Rodriguez’s journey to Miss Kentucky
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
July 18, 2024
Social Work’s Levone Lee presents at Alliance of Social Workers in Sports 10th Annual Symposium
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
July 2, 2024
Celebrating Inclusive Excellence: Cassandra Jean Johnson Awarded the Emmett P. ‘Buzz’ Burnam Award”
This post was originally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
May 13, 2024
College of Social Work graduate pens op-ed on perseverance as a nontraditional student
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.
May 8, 2024
‘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