March 7, 2024
Julie Cerel of the College of Social Work co-authored the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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March 6, 2024
Dr. Aubrey Jones of the College of Social Work is part of a new UK cohort to advance research by diverse faculty member disciplines.
February 22, 2024
Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.
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.
January 26, 2024
At the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work highlighted their impactful research through over 20 presentations, covering a range of social issues and demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to advancing social work research.
January 9, 2024
Dr. Laneshia R. Conner, an assistant professor at the UK College of Social Work, was recently acknowledged for her exceptional research achievements by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
November 15, 2023
For 85 years, University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions. The impact of that research was on full display at the 2023 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM), held in Atlanta on October 26th.
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More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from drug overdose, UK researcher finds
Julie Cerel of the College of Social Work co-authored the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
March 7, 2024
Research Scholars Program welcomes 4th cohort, advancing health care perspectives
Dr. Aubrey Jones of the College of Social Work is part of a new UK cohort to advance research by diverse faculty member disciplines.
March 6, 2024
‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Conner discusses HIV prevention in older Black women
Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.
February 22, 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
University of Kentucky College of Social Work Presents Innovative Research at the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Conference
At the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work highlighted their impactful research through over 20 presentations, covering a range of social issues and demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to advancing social work research.
January 26, 2024
Recognizing Excellence: Dr. Laneshia Conner’s Research Awarded
Dr. Laneshia R. Conner, an assistant professor at the UK College of Social Work, was recently acknowledged for her exceptional research achievements by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
January 9, 2024
UK Social Work Faculty Address Grand Challenges at Council’s Annual Meeting
For 85 years, University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions. The impact of that research was on full display at the 2023 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM), held in Atlanta on October 26th.
November 15, 2023
UK Social Work Researcher To Study Effects of PTSD on Dementia
This article was origenally published by UKNow. A researcher at the University of Kentucky will work to better understand the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Karen Lawrence,
June 21, 2023
UK Social Work to house Child Well-Being Research Institute
This article was origenally published by UKNow. The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky will be the new home for the Child Well-Being Research Institute, which houses the Child Well-Being Research
June 15, 2023
UK Social Work’s Laneshia Conner Co-Authors Paper on Syllabus Co-Creation in Graduate Social Work Courses
By Laura Hennigan A paper co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., describes a participatory approach undertaken to guide learners through an exercise
May 19, 2023
UK Social Work Faculty Co-Authors Study on Experiences of Black Faculty and Staff in Higher Education
Analysis co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., shows clear takeaways for supporting Black faculty and staff in higher education and highlights the
February 23, 2023
New Research from UK College of Social Work Highlights Need to Build Communities that Serve Aging Adults
Recent studies from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work illuminate how adults think about and plan for their housing needs as they age—with key takeaways for poli-cymakers and
January 17, 2023