Karen Lawrence Selected as Research Scholar: Project to Focus on Mental Health in Women Veterans
By Harriett Hendren Dr. Karen Lawrence of the UK College of Social Work has been selected as a scholar in the university’s Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program. The program, supported by... Read More
Tackling Non-Emergency 911 Calls: College of Social Work Partners With Lexington Fire Department
LEXINGTON, Ky. By Harriett Hendren (Nov. 13, 2018) — While most patients dial 911 for emergencies, there are a quite a few who have a habit of making unnecessary calls — for something as simple as falling out... Read More
Dr. Jay Miller co-authors new book to help educators develop, evaluate teaching philosophies
Contact: Xana Plum Phone/Email: 859-257-6654 | xana.plum@uky.edu Lexington, KY. (October 17, 2018). A new book co-authored by Jay Miller, associate dean for research and associate professor, is a how-to manual that provides a structured framework... Read More
Jay Miller named recipient of 2018 Sunny Andrews Award for Outstanding Commitment to Social Work Regulatory Board Service
Lexington, KY. (September 12, 2018). The Board of Directors for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) announced that Jay Miller, associate dean of research and associate professor in the College of Social Work, has... Read More
The Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture Series
In Loving Memory of Irma Sarett Rosenstein 08-29-1922 — 11-06-2015 featuring Fania Davis - Social Justice Activist Healing Our Children and Communities through Restorative Justice and Social Work 2:00PM — 4:00PM September 27, 2018 The... Read More
UKNOW Stories
- Watch Live: UK December 2018 Commencement Ceremonies 12/14/2018The UK December Commencement Ceremonies will begin 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, in Rupp Arena. Watch live as more than 1,200 graduates walk across the stage and become UK alumni.
- UK Grad's New Baby Motivates Her to Finish Degree 12/13/2018After having an emergency C-section this fall semester, DayShea White sought support from her family and professors to stay on track to complete her degree. She will graduate this Friday from the UK College of Social Work.
- Tackling Non-Emergency 911 Calls: College of Social Work Partners With Lexington Fire Department 11/13/2018The Lexington Fire Department and students from the UK College of Social Work have partnered in a pilot program to tackle the issue of non-emergency calls bombarding the 911 emergency system.
- Lyman T. Johnson Awards Announced 11/02/2018The 28th annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards honoring students and alumni were announced recently.
- UK Poised to Make a Difference in Curbing Opioid Epidemic in State 10/18/2018More than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in America. Roughly the same number as if a plane with 200 people was crashing every day. As part of its annual Board of Trustees retreat this year, UK President Eli Capilouto, Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis and Sharon Walsh, director of the University of Kentucky’s […]
- December 2018 Graduates: Apply to be Commencement Speaker 10/18/2018Applications for student speaker will be accepted through Oct. 31.
- Rosenstein Lecture to Feature National Voice on Restorative Justice 09/26/2018On Thursday, Sept. 27, the College of Social Work will hold the 16th Annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture. This year's event, titled "Healing Our Communities Through Restorative Justice and Social Work," will take place from 2-4 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Singletary Center.
- Research Facility Shows What Kentucky Can Do 09/21/2018A research facility expressly devoted to addressing and eradicating the state’s most significant health disparities was opened Friday morning by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, President Eli Capilouto and many of the Commonwealth’s leading policymakers.
- Connecting Kentucky Families: New Initiative Offers Virtual Support for Adoptive/Foster Parents 09/11/2018Undoubtedly, being a foster/adoptive parent can be demanding. Research indicates that caregivers often struggle to find support, especially in rural communities. On top of that, the number of children entering foster care in the Commonwealth continues to increase. In response to these challenges, the College of Social Work Training Resource Center (TRC) has launched a […]
- Answering a Call to Action; More Students Pursuing Careers in Child Welfare 08/31/2018It's clear, there's a need for qualified child welfare employees in the Commonwealth. The UK College of Social Work has been working diligently to fill that gap, and new enrollment numbers released by the college proves efforts are paying off.