LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) welcomes the addition of 14 new faculty members, joining the College at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
Bringing a wide range of research interests, teaching expertise, and professional experiences, this cohort will strengthen the CoSW’s mission to develop high-quality practitioners and scholars dedicated to advancing the fields of social work and criminal justice.
The incoming faculty bring backgrounds in areas such as substance use, mental and behavioral health, child welfare, sport social work, and criminal justice. Their scholarship and practice experience will expand both the undergraduate and graduate programs at CoSW, as well as the College’s research impact and community partnerships.
“We are excited to welcome this group of talented scholars to the University of Kentucky College of Social Work and the Lexington community,” said Dr. Jackie Duron, Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement. “Their work will inspire and develop our students, equipping them to address societies’ greatest challenges and produce research with real-world impact.”
The addition of this new cohort reflects CoSW’s dedication to advancing social work and criminal justice education, research, and service across the Commonwealth.
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