From the classroom to Congress—social work faculty are pushing students to engage in real-world policy change As judicial power shifts, faculty urge future social workers and criminal justice professionals to help shape the rules that shape lives—and give them the tools to do so.
For CoSW student Ben Ison, this trip abroad was a life-changing experience and an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
When Dr. Diane Loeffler walked into the 2025 Rural Investment Summit, she brought something few others could: a social worker’s lens on rebuilding rural America—and a vision for training the next generation to do the same.
The College of Social Work’s doctoral social work program will debut a new concentration for the 2025-26 school year.
Lexington, KY – When Dr. Joelisse Galarza began her doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree—she was refining a vision. Already working in clinical
The UK College of Social Work launches a fully online Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and Well-Being to prepare professionals to support rural communities through expanded access and service delivery.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Aniyah Maxey, a standout student in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been named SGA Student of the Month and recognized as one
As part of National Foster Care Month, UK’s Foster Parent Training Program equips caregivers with harm reduction strategies to better support youth impacted by substance use.
Research led by Dr. Tarkington J. Newman and Levone Lee explores how sports-based programs support youth development in real-world settings.
Through research, Dr. Dowdy-Hazlett seeks to identify supports that stabilize placements and improve outcomes within the foster care community.
CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
New program from University of Kentucky brings college courses into Eastern Kentucky high schools.