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The SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program culminates its second year, advancing student futures
From gaining career insights to forming lasting mentorship bonds with alumni professionals, explore firsthand accounts and reflections that highlight the program’s impact on personal and professional growth.
Dean Jay Miller Announces Appointment of New Associate Dean
Dr. Jacquelynn F. Duron has been named Associate Dean of Faculty Advancement in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.
Meeting caregivers where they are: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center expands program
The KKRC programs will be offered to all kinship caregivers in Kentucky, regardless custodial status, including kinship foster situations.
Social Work Faculty Advances Research on Digital Postpartum Support Systems
Discover how online support groups are transforming postpartum care for new mothers in Dr. Aubrey Jones’ latest study from the University of Kentucky.
Associate dean, faculty receive sport social work legacy awards
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports awarded Drs. Moore and Newman with inaugural “Sport Social Work Legacy” awards at this year’s 10th anniversary gala.
UK Social Work travels to Ireland and Northern Ireland for Education Abroad trip
The College of Social Work faculty and students expanded their social work experiences on a global level.
Dean Jay Miller honored for community impact on children, families
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Lindsey Piercy.
Northeastern Citizen Review Panel Hosts Overdose Response and Resource Event
Partnering with the Argillite Community Service Center, the Northeastern Citizen Review Panel hosted an overdose response and resource event.
Dean Jay Miller Announces Appointment of Dr. Matt Moore as Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Moore will take the place of Dr. Kalea Benner, who was named incoming dean in the social work program at IUPUI.
Social Work Advisors Inspire Students to Dream Big
Advising launches the Dream Exploration Workshop, an innovative initiative aimed at helping students align their life purposes and explore their dreams through engaging activities and discussions.
UK and FCPS Fellowship Program Partnership Shows Impact After First Year
School Social Work Fellowship helps equip FCPS employees to deal with growing mental and behavioral health challenges among students.
National Foster Care Month: CoSW Professor works to increase positive youth outcomes in the child welfare systems
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.