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UK College of Social Work to Participate in 2026 Advocacy Day

The UK College of Social Work encourages students, faculty and staff—both online and in-person—to take part in Advocacy Day and engage in conversations that advance the social work profession and promote positive policy change. 
pictured: CoSW students stand with Gov. Beshear at Capitol

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will participate in the 2026 Advocacy Day, a statewide event bringing together students, educators and community partners to meet with state legislators and build advocacy skills. Advocacy Day will take place Friday, February 20, 2026, and will be held virtually this year. 

The virtual Advocacy Day will include continuing education (CE) opportunities, advocacy-focused workshops, and panel discussions highlighting the work of Kentucky social workers, students and collaborative partners across the Commonwealth. Participants do not need to be located in Kentucky to take part. 

Registration for the virtual Advocacy Day is available at: 
https://kscsw.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/kscsw/eventRegistration.jsp?event=723 

CoSW faculty member Dr. Andi Sparrow, LCSW, president of the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work (KSCSW), encourages all students to participate and engage with policy work firsthand. 

“Advocacy Day gives students, professionals and community partners the opportunity to see how policy directly shapes the lives of individuals, families and communities,” Sparrow said. “I encourage everyone to participate and see firsthand how collective voices—across disciplines and lived experiences—help inform meaningful, ethical and effective policy change that strengthens our communities.” 

To support engagement on campus, the Student Engagement and Experience (SEE) department will host an in-person viewing and engagement space for the virtual event. All CoSW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. 

The in-person watch party will take place in ChemPhys Room 103 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view sessions, engage in discussion and connect with peers throughout the day. Additional schedule details will be shared once finalized. 

Registration for the in-person watch party is available at: 
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_083UFqDG3f78UaW 

The UK College of Social Work encourages students, faculty and staff—both online and in-person—to take part in Advocacy Day and engage in conversations that advance the social work profession and promote positive policy change. 

For any questions related to the event, please reach out to Dr. Kayla Powell, Director of Student Engagement and Experience at Kayla.Powell@uky.edu 

For over 85 years, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has been a leader in education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

As the state’s flagship university, our mission is actualized through our deeds. Our faculty are renowned academicians dedicated to fostering the development of high-quality practitioners and researchers. As a college, we promote community and individual well-being through translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. We are committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world.

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