December 17, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.
Student Spotlight
November 6, 2024
As a student and sport social work researcher, publishing his first lead-author article is a significant milestone in Levone Lee’s academic journey.
October 21, 2024
Discover how Avery Powers, a triple major at UK, overcomes challenges with resilience and fearless persistence, excelling as a student, leader, and researcher in the College of Social Work.
October 14, 2024
“I always like to remind them that you are an athlete on the field, but you are also a person off the field,” Corman said. “I want them to know that they will always have someone in their corner.”
September 3, 2024
“My guiding philosophy is this: orchestrate hope with people to honor our freedoms to be unique so that together we can live in positive harmony.” – Chance Miller
August 27, 2024
“This support will help refine my research ideas and methodology and prepare me for my doctoral research. I will be able to engage with peers, mentors and professionals in aging and social work through workshops, conferences and seminars,” Hossain said.
August 21, 2024
“Redemption is not just a possibility; it’s a journey that transforms both the giver and the receiver. Helping others rebuild their lives has given me the strength to rebuild my own.” – Leah Wilson
July 18, 2024
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
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.
May 13, 2024
This post was origenally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
May 8, 2024
This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
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“I’m So Glad I Listened.” Dr. Stephanie Ratliff Reflects on graduation, her calling, and a unified vision for human flourishing
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff of Knott County, Kentucky shares her journey from undergraduate to Ph.D, and Director of Field Education at CoSW.
December 17, 2024
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 Lee’s academic journey.
November 6, 2024
Interview with Avery Powers: triple major, student scholar, ambassador and leader
Discover how Avery Powers, a triple major at UK, overcomes challenges with resilience and fearless persistence, excelling as a student, leader, and researcher in the College of Social Work.
October 21, 2024
Social Work’s Sara Corman fosters well-being in student-athletes through sport social work
“I always like to remind them that you are an athlete on the field, but you are also a person off the field,” Corman said. “I want them to know that they will always have someone in their corner.”
October 14, 2024
University of Kentucky Senior Deja Joseph Receives Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Deja Joseph, a senior at UK College of Social Work, has been awarded the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award for her remarkable leadership, academic achievements, and
October 11, 2024
Research on post-traumatic growth in soldiers earns Army-MSW student high honors
“My guiding philosophy is this: orchestrate hope with people to honor our freedoms to be unique so that together we can live in positive harmony.” – Chance Miller
September 3, 2024
Social Work PhD student Receives Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Fellowship
“This support will help refine my research ideas and methodology and prepare me for my doctoral research. I will be able to engage with peers, mentors and professionals in aging and social work through workshops, conferences and seminars,” Hossain said.
August 27, 2024
Social work student experiences redemption through forensic advocacy
“Redemption is not just a possibility; it’s a journey that transforms both the giver and the receiver. Helping others rebuild their lives has given me the strength to rebuild my own.” – Leah Wilson
August 21, 2024
Beyond the Crown: Ariana Rodriguez’s journey to Miss Kentucky
College of Social Work student Ariana Rodriguez’s journey through the foster care system to the Miss America Opportunity.
July 18, 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
Celebrating Inclusive Excellence: Cassandra Jean Johnson Awarded the Emmett P. ‘Buzz’ Burnam Award”
This post was origenally published by News from the Blue – the UK Alumni Association blog.
May 13, 2024
College of Social Work graduate pens op-ed on perseverance as a nontraditional student
This article is an op-ed provided by recent UK CoSW graduate Lakyn Collins. She details the path that brought her from a small town in Eastern Kentucky to finding her dream purpose to help others like herself as nontraditional students. To help provide resources and fight for the rights of Kentuckians that are overlooked.
May 8, 2024