Hi! I’m Jess Murrah. I’m originally from Miami, Florida, though I have been in Lexington for about seven years now. I am a dual-degree student (psychology and social work) and in my senior year of both programs. I will graduate … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 25, 2017) — Jared Sexton’s first day interning for the Senate majority leader in Washington, D.C., this summer was filled with wide-eyed excitement and a little nervousness. After a morning training session and the afternoon free to explore, he … Read More
The College of Social Work is proud to congratulate and acknowledge three outstanding undergraduate students in the College of Social Work who were given the distinct honor of showcasing their research at the 11th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The … Read More
April is Child Abuse Awareness month and the College of Social Work’s Public Child Welfare Certification Program students have been helping others “in the bag”! Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP) students are collecting new or gently used luggage and … Read More
Greetings, friends! My name is Destini Engle and I am a December 2016 graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. The College of Social Work is extremely near and dear to my heart; it is where I … Read More
What if you could gain your MSW degree, earn money, and gain vital experience to set you on a path of success in your social work career? You can do this in the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) track offered within … Read More
Welcome back, Wildcats! We hope you enjoyed a restful winter break and are ready for the semester ahead. Looking back We celebrated 31 graduates from the BASW program in December. At our Honors and Awards Ceremony, Tony Goodwin was … Read More
Have you scheduled an appointment to meet with your academic advisor? Priority Registration begins on October 31 (most undergraduate windows open November 7-16). Academic advisors help students plan their classes towards graduation and are available to discuss a wide array … Read More
Jaime Wainscott worked in child protective services and medical social work before joining the UK College of Social Work’s advising team. Below she shares highlights from her time in direct practice. Seeing the light return to an elderly woman’s eyes … Read More
In addition to UK’s Lexington campus, students can also receive their Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) located in Hazard, KY. The BASW program was brought to the Center … Read More