UK College of Social Work alum Virginia Bell writes in the Lexington Herald-Leader
UK College of Social Work alum Virginia Bell writes in the Lexington Herald-Leader about her experience from the other side of care-giving. Read more… Read More
Dr. Julie Cerel writes about suicide prevention in the Lexington Herald-Leader
UK College of Social Work professor Dr. Julie Cerel writes about suicide prevention in the Lexington Herald-Leader. “Kentucky can do more to prevent suicides. It will take resources and a plan.” Read the article here. Read More
Fall 2018 Dean’s List
Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic performance for the Fall 2018 semester. To make the Dean’s List in the College of Social Work students must have a grade point average of at... Read More
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
- UK Medicine's Experiential Research Demonstrates Power of the TEAM 02/20/2019Students from the UK Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Social Work have collaborated on experiential research that seeks to embrace transformation of care.
- College of Social Work Report Shows Employment Training Program Proves Beneficial 02/19/2019The report, which was released last month, detailed statistically significant improvements for Fostering Success participants across several core employment domains including job readiness, vocational self-efficacy, and ability to overcome and cope with employment related struggles.
- 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.
- December 2018 Graduates: Apply to be Commencement Speaker 10/18/2018Applications for student speaker will be accepted through Oct. 31.
- 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 […]
- 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.