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Join us in welcoming Dr. Joy Richardson, DSW class of 2025 back to the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Instructor.

Wetmur and her team will engage in intensive foresight training, develop innovative projects, and contribute to publications that will help shape the future of social work practice and research.

UK Social Work’s Dr. Laneshia Conner just earned a 5-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award from the NIH.

Join us in welcoming Kelly Cervenec Spears as lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work!

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A leading voice in critical criminology, Dr. Victoria Collins has been named Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the inaugural director of the University of Kentucky College

The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has announced Lella Still, DSW, LCSW, as a new clinical instructor. Dr. Still brings more than 15 years of experience in

The University of Kentucky College of Social Work welcomes Dr. Michelle Keller as clinical faculty member.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has announced Glenn Sterner, Ph.D., will join the college as an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. An applied

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work has announced Xiafei Wang, Ph.D., will be appointed as Associate Professor this fall. Wang brings international experience, and a

LEXINGTON, Ky. —The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is pleased to welcome Carly Kimiecik, PhD, MSW, as an incoming Assistant Professor. She will also serve as Assistant

Global scholar Megan Trafford brings her research and expertise in criminal justice to the UK College of Social Work as a Lecturer.

Stephanie Quiring joins the UK College of Social Work as an Assistant Professor bringing her expertise in navigating mental health crises within the criminal legal system, police decision making, community-based response, law, and policy.