August 8, 2024
Dr. Tarkington Newman, alongside doctoral students Levone Lee and Anne Stauffer, are featured in the 3rd edition of “Positive Youth Development through Sport.”
Sport Social Work
July 2, 2024
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
June 20, 2024
The award, presented by the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS), recognizes his dedication to creating environments where young athletes can thrive both on and off the field.
June 17, 2024
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports awarded Drs. Moore and Newman with inaugural “Sport Social Work Legacy” awards at this year’s 10th anniversary gala.
June 4, 2024
Moore will take the place of Dr. Kalea Benner, who was named incoming dean in the social work program at IUPUI.
April 29, 2024
As Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young finishes up her time with the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), a journey that started with a basketball and a hoop culminates in a Doctorate of Social Work (DSW).
January 29, 2024
Arriving at the CoSW in the fall of 2023, Tarkington Newman is the director of the Sport Social Work Research Lab. Through his core research, Newman is looking at how sport can foster places where learning can occur, particularly related to social justice.
Sport Social Work Research Lab publishes chapter in book “Positive Youth Development through Sport”
Dr. Tarkington Newman, alongside doctoral students Levone Lee and Anne Stauffer, are featured in the 3rd edition of “Positive Youth Development through Sport.”
August 8, 2024
Social Work’s Levone Lee presents at Alliance of Social Workers in Sports 10th Annual Symposium
Lee presented his study on collegiate student-athletes’ preferences when discussing mental health with social agents like coaches, teammates and mental health professionals.
July 2, 2024
Social Work’s Tarkington Newman Honored with Sport Social Work Legacy Award.
The award, presented by the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS), recognizes his dedication to creating environments where young athletes can thrive both on and off the field.
June 20, 2024
Dr. Matt Moore Honored with Sport Social Work Legacy Award
Lexington, KY (June 18, 2024) – The UK College of Social Work (CoSW) proudly announces that Dr. Matt Moore, newly appointed Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, has been
June 18, 2024
Associate dean, faculty receive sport social work legacy awards
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports awarded Drs. Moore and Newman with inaugural “Sport Social Work Legacy” awards at this year’s 10th anniversary gala.
June 17, 2024
Dean Jay Miller Announces Appointment of Dr. Matt Moore as Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Moore will take the place of Dr. Kalea Benner, who was named incoming dean in the social work program at IUPUI.
June 4, 2024
From the Court to the Classroom: Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young’s journey to the College of Social Work
As Dr. Jasmine Cohen-Young finishes up her time with the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), a journey that started with a basketball and a hoop culminates in a Doctorate of Social Work (DSW).
April 29, 2024
Sport Social Work Research Lab: Exploring the Impact of Recreation on Youth Development
Arriving at the CoSW in the fall of 2023, Tarkington Newman is the director of the Sport Social Work Research Lab. Through his core research, Newman is looking at how sport can foster places where learning can occur, particularly related to social justice.
January 29, 2024