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From Soldier to Social Worker: UK Student Advocates for Veterans at National Leadership Institute
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Exploring Restorative Justice with Jackie Duron: A Path Toward Community Healing and TransformationÂ
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University of Kentuckyâs College of Social Work Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration of BASW Accreditation
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UK College of Social Work attends 2024 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
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âWhat comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?â UK professor talks horror films and society
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Student Spotlight
From Soldier to Social Worker: UK Student Advocates for Veterans at National Leadership Institute
âWhen I was medically separated from the military, I never imagined Iâd be where I am today⊠much less being invited to the White House to share my concerns and discuss meaningful change.â
National Adoption Month: Building Permanent Family Connections with Tara Pulaski
Tara Pulaski reflects on National Adoption month and how her own family came together.
Exploring Restorative Justice with Jackie Duron: A Path Toward Community Healing and TransformationÂ
Restorative Justice Week starts every third Sunday of November, this year from Nov. 17 – 23, to honor and propagate the ethos of restorative and justice based human connection.
University of Kentuckyâs College of Social Work Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration of BASW Accreditation
Todayâs event, held from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the King Alumni House and virtually via Zoom, welcomes faculty, staff, students, alumni, and virtual attendees.
âCare to Countâ initiative supports community health, expands K-Count effortsÂ
Join us on January 29, 2025, for the Hospital Point in Time CountâLexingtonâs first initiative to document hospitalized patients facing housing instability. Led by Drs. Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond, this effort seeks to bridge gaps in homelessness data, informing policies to address the intersection of health and housing insecurity. Volunteers are vital for this count, ensuring ethical engagement and accurate data collection to support individuals at their most vulnerable.
Celebrating National Adoption Month by Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
Student Research Shines at Councilâs 70th Annual Program Meeting
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.â
Social Work Ph.D. student publishes first lead-author article
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Leeâs academic journey.
National Adoption Month: Recognize the importance of familial bonds
In Kentucky, there are over 8,000 youths in foster care. Of those, approximately one-third are waiting to be adopted.
UK College of Social Work attends 2024 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
CSWE APM is the largest gathering of social work educators, researchers, and academic administrators in the United States.
âWhat comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?â UK professor talks horror films and society
This Halloween season, UKâs âResearch Made Possibleâ podcast explores Connerâs work in the classroom, specifically a course she created called âHorror Films and Social Welfare.â
Back from Fall Break Checklist: Get Ahead for the Rest of the SemesterÂ
Students, welcome back from Fall Break! We hope youâre feeling rested and ready to tackle the remainder of the semester. Before things get too hectic, hereâs a checklist to help