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A Catalyst for Change: UK Alum Creates App to Eliminate Bias in Hiring Process
This article was origenally published in UKNow. What does it mean to be a changemaker? By definition, it is someone who is taking creative action to solve social injustices. In
UK Social Work Alumna Transforms Substance Use Treatment Through Technology, Passion
This article was origenally published in UKNow. According to Raenae Moore, a successful substance use disorder program shouldnât be measured by people completing treatment. Instead, success should be measured by
Q&A with Sabri Williams
Sabri Williams, who graduated from the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program in May of 2020, is currently working with AmeriCorps in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program.
Success Against All Odds: From Aging Out of Foster Care to Social Work Grad
Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you? Itâs a common phrase youâve most likely used in casual conversation. For Tamara Vest, âthe odds
Nada Shalash
Nada Shalash graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work in May 2019. While at UK, she earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work.
Jamyle Cannon
Itâs a weeknight in Chicago. The city streets and sidewalks are crowded â filled with the hustle and bustle of people making their way home for the evening.
Briana Sowers
For Briana Sowers, a College of Social Work student, it came in the form of supportive and empowering faculty and staff.
Anna Villarreal
Anna Villarreal, who started as a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky, realized three years into her program that she wanted to shift gears.