Army-UK MSW Program to Graduate First Class
The UK College of Social Work established a partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) in October 2016 to develop clinical social workers to fill positions across the military service branches. On Friday, the program... Read More
College of Social Work Launches Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab
By Harriett Hendren and Lindsey Piercy Monday LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 11, 2019) — It’s a staggering statistic — 47,000 people in the United States die every year by suicide. As that number continues to rise,... Read More
Support for Social Work in Frankfort
By Harriett Hendren. Students, faculty, and staff at the College of Social Work will travel to the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort on Thursday for Social Work Lobby Day. The daylong event will include committee... Read More
Continuing the Conversation: Q&A With Suicidologist Julie Cerel
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 4, 2019) — Did you know, suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States? In fact, 47,000 Americans die by suicide every year. Julie Cerel knows the numbers by heart, because... Read More
College of Social Work Report Shows Employment Training Program Proves Beneficial
By Harriett Hendren Feb. 19, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2019) — While the current overall employment landscape has recently improved, opportunities for young adults transitioning from foster care remains a challenge. Research shows that foster youth... Read More
UKCOSW Student Receives ‘Still We Rise’ Award
Alana Copas, an undergraduate in the UK College of Social Work, received the Still We Rise award at a banquet on Thursday at the Gatton Student Center Ballroom. She was among five finalists honored at... Read More
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
UKNOW Stories
- One Day, One Goal: Strengthen UK During 24 Hours of Giving 04/17/2019Calling all alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans of the University of Kentucky. Together, we can make an enormous impact by supporting the campus community through "One Day for UK." During the 24-hour campaign, donors are encouraged to give to the college, unit or cause of their choice.
- UK's Justin Miller Receives Children's Bureau Champion Award for Supporting the Workforce 04/03/2019Justin "Jay" Miller, associate dean for research and associate professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, has been selected to receive the Children's Bureau Champion Award for Supporting the Workforce.
- 'One Day for UK' Dedicated to 24 Hours of Giving 03/19/2019Mark your calendars! On Aril 17, the University of Kentucky will rally alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans to support the campus community through "One Day for UK." During the 24-hour campaign, donors are encouraged to support the college, unit or cause of their choice.
- College of Social Work Launches Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab 03/11/2019The lab is explicitly dedicated to research related to exposure, prevention and the understanding of suicide.
- May 2019 Graduates: Apply to be Commencement Speaker 03/11/2019Applications for student speaker will be accepted through March 26.
- Student Government to Hold Run-Off Election 03/06/2019No winner could be declared in last week's SGA presidential and vice-presidential election. Vote in the run-off election to let your voice be heard.
- Continuing the Conversation: Q&A With Suicidologist Julie Cerel 03/04/2019UK is hoping to continue a dialogue about mental health and well-being. In doing so, Cerel is helping to navigate the conversation in a Q&A session.
- 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.