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Meet Us in the Metaverse: College of Social Work Using Virtual Reality to Support Foster and Adoptive Families
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From the Marine Corps to the Front Lines of Social Work: James Watts, PhD, Class of 2022
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UK Social Work Faculty Receives BIRWCH Grant for HIV Prevention for Older African Americans
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UK Social Work Faculty Co-Authors Study on LGBTQ+ Student Strategies for Increasing Inclusion in Social Work Programs
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Student Spotlight
How UK Social Work Grad Irina Osmolovska ‘22 Found Her Next Step
After moving to the United States mid-career, Irina Osmolovska was looking for her next step. Born and raised in Belarus, Osmolovska has two small children at home, one of which
Meet Us in the Metaverse: College of Social Work Using Virtual Reality to Support Foster and Adoptive Families
“Social Work” and “innovation” are synonymous at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work where new technologies are being utilized to engage and support foster and adoptive families. Meeting
From the Marine Corps to the Front Lines of Social Work: James Watts, PhD, Class of 2022
At 3 a.m., James Watts found himself awake and at work treating a patient who had attempted suicide. Watts, a mobile crisis team member, had been engaged in emergency mental
Living the mission: UK Social Work’s Lauren Lynch shares journey as adoptive parent
This article was originally published on UKNow. How do you define family? Just reading or saying the word brings up different meanings and various emotions. The textbook definition says family
UK Social Work Faculty Receives BIRWCH Grant for HIV Prevention for Older African Americans
A heartbreaking encounter with a client was the catalyst for UK College of Social Work assistant professor Laneshia Conner, PhD, to pursue community-based research aimed at preventing HIV in older
UK Social Work Faculty Co-Authors Study on LGBTQ+ Student Strategies for Increasing Inclusion in Social Work Programs
Analysis co-authored by University of Kentucky College of Social Work Assistant Professor Keith J. Watts, Ph.D., offers specific guidance for social work educators to help alleviate the burden experienced by
Conversations on Social Work: Dr. Katie Showalter on Intimate Partner Violence
About 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, more than 10 million people annually, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
UK College of Social Work Study Examines Abortion Disclosures on Social Media
New analysis from the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky examined the reasons why women decided to obtain abortions and assessed views surrounding abortion access, as shared
UK Social Work Celebrates Foster Parents in Honor of National Adoption Month
The UK College of Social Work recognizes the tremendous efforts of foster parents who step up to give children in need a stable home. We are proud to support foster
UK Social Work Celebrates Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) in Honor of National Adoption Month
In honor of National Adoption Month, the UK College of Social Work is thrilled to highlight our Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) program which provides support, coaching, and mentoring for
Op-ed: November is National Adoption Month #AdoptKY
The following op-ed about National Adoption Month was written by Jay Miller, dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Every child, no matter the context, needs a permanent family. Having