• BASW Blueprint Banter Session  

    Blueprint Banter sessions are open forums where students can discuss key educational issues, share updates, and collaboratively develop solutions to enhance academic programming and student services. They are hosted by Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Experience and Engagement. These occur at least once per semester and provide an invaluable opportunity for the college to […]

  • ATF Career Readiness Panel

    Interested in a career with the ATF? Representitives will be on Campus Thursday October 30th to discuss their position and the work they do in an open panel. Learn about different career opportunities and ask career questions! The ATF Career Panel will be held in the UKFCU Esports Theater at The Cornerstone. Thursday, October 30th, […]

  • Study Abroad in Panama! – Info Session

    Interested in earning course credit while exploring Panama? Join the UK College of Social Work for an info session to learn more about the upcoming Alternate Spring Break in Panama program (March 15–21, 2026). During this session, you’ll get details on: Travel highlights – Visit the Panama Canal, discover Casco Viejo, and experience birdwatching and nature […]

  • First-Gen Fiesta!

    Patterson Office Tower - 6th Floor 120 Patterson Dr, Lexington, KY, United States

    Celebrate being a first-gen student with us at the First-Gen Fiesta! Drop by on Tuesday, November 4th, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the 600 Patterson Office Tower for lunch and to meet other first-generation students. It’s a great chance to connect, share experiences, and build community. Be sure to follow along on our […]

  • Talk with Dr. Billy Bible (Veteran/Military Competency Talk)  

    Join us for an engaging session with Dr. Billy Bible, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and Adjunct Professor. Dr. Bible brings a wealth of experience from his work as a Program Manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he supports our nation’s most vulnerable Veterans and their families. With advanced […]

  • Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program faculty. If you have questions, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. The event will be held in the Gatton Student Center, Room 331.

  • MSW First Gen Round Up

    Join us for the College of Social Work’s inaugural event dedicated to supporting first-generation MSW students! Led by MSW Program Director Dr. Amanda Brown, this session offers a space for connection, encouragement, and shared strategies for navigating graduate school. You’ll connect with first-gen faculty, gain valuable tips on the non-academic aspects of grad school, and […]

  • Transfer Tailgate: Criminal Justice Degree at Home

    Somerset Community College 808 Monticello St, Somerset, Kentucky

    Looking to finish your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice without leaving home? Join us for an exciting event to learn all about the new partnership between UK and UCSK, offering you a convenient and flexible way to complete your degree! When: Thursday, November 6, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PMWhere: Somerset Community College, Mecee Auditorium What […]

  • Social Work Social Hour

    Social Work Social Hour

    The 90 440 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, KY, United States

    Social Work students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program faculty. If you have questions, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. This will be held at the 90 in Room 219.

  • Volunteers Needed – UKPD Emergency Exercise

    The University of Kentucky Police Department is hosting a realistic, full-scale training exercise designed to simulate emergency conditions. This event will bring together multiple agencies, departments, and emergency response teams to test real-world coordination, communication, and response efforts. We’re looking for volunteers—and you’re invited! As a participant, you may act as a simulated patient, bystander, […]

  • Sandy Hook Promise – Know the Signs

    On Monday, December 1, from 4-5pm EST, the College of Social Work is hosting Nicole Hockley, the co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. Ms. Hockley chose to transform unspeakable grief and anguish into action after her youngest son, Dylan, was murdered in his first-grade classroom during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. […]

  • Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice Social Hour

    Criminal Justice students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program faculty. If you have questions, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu. The event will be held in the Gatton Student Center, Room 331.