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Today, we're highlighting two faculty members, who published their new book, “Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmen...
06/05/2026

Today, we're highlighting two faculty members, who published their new book, “Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice: Building Social Work Practice Skills.”

Associate professor and director of the Ph.D. program Natalie Pope, Ph.D., and senior lecturer Diane Loeffler, Ph.D., co-edited this book with the dean of Indiana University, Kalea Benner, Ph.D.

The book, created for students and emerging practitioners, provides a foundational approach to a justice-informed social work framework.

Read more about Drs. Pope and Loeffler, their achievements and this new publication, here: https://ukcosw.com/4oaaVXJ

For Martin and Patsy Tracy, love was never about empty words or labels.Their story began at a debate tournament in Moreh...
06/04/2026

For Martin and Patsy Tracy, love was never about empty words or labels.

Their story began at a debate tournament in Morehead, Kentucky, in 1962. Soon after, they began exchanging letters. Patsy wrote 51 of them, filled with poems, reflections and references to writers who helped shape the way she saw the world.

Those letters became part of the foundation for a life rooted in curiosity, service and deep care for others.

From their early years in the Peace Corps to Martin’s global work in social welfare systems and Patsy’s work in teaching, counseling and community building, the Tracys carried that same sense of intentionality into every place they called home.

Eventually, their journey brought them back to Kentucky, where Martin served as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work from 2001 to 2004.

Together, Martin and Patsy created the Martin Booth and Patsy Dills Tracy Scholarship at CoSW, supporting students from rural Kentucky communities and those committed to improving quality of life through social work, research and service.

Read more about the Tracys’ story and the lasting impact of their generosity: https://ukcosw.com/4dOhtHV
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Did You Know? Distance learning students (remote students) can still apply for a WildCard ID!This unique card (called a ...
06/04/2026

Did You Know? Distance learning students (remote students) can still apply for a WildCard ID!

This unique card (called a Distance Learning Wildcard ID) is for distance learning students only and is applied for online.
This is a physical card, without a photo included.

Remote students can use their Distance ID (along with an official, government-issued ID) for all student discount-eligible purchases or subscriptions, and other applicable services in their area!

Learn more by clicking this link: https://wildcard.uky.edu/
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We're looking forward to the upcoming annual Board of Directors meeting at the UK Alumni Association Summer Workshop thi...
06/03/2026

We're looking forward to the upcoming annual Board of Directors meeting at the UK Alumni Association Summer Workshop this June! Just dropped off our basket for the silent auction. ☺️
Special shoutout to our UKAA representative and 2023 grad, Cheryl Lewis-Talbert, for representing our College!
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Attending the NASW National Conference in Washington, D.C. next week?Be sure to check out presentations from three of ou...
06/03/2026

Attending the NASW National Conference in Washington, D.C. next week?

Be sure to check out presentations from three of our newest DSW graduates: Dr. Denice Green, Dr. Natosha LaCour and Dr. Gary Taylor.

Just one month after graduation, Drs. Green, LaCour and Taylor will present their research at a national conference hosted by the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.

Congratulations to you three! We are proud of your accomplishments and thrilled to cheer you on.

Learn more about their presentations and find conference information here: https://ukcosw.com/3RJf0WF
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Earn your required Kentucky social work CE hours at our Social Work Essentials Conference! This two-day conference in Le...
06/02/2026

Earn your required Kentucky social work CE hours at our Social Work Essentials Conference!

This two-day conference in Lexington, Kentucky, will offer training in specialized areas, and ultimately award attendees 12 KBSW Continuing Education credits!

When: June 24-25
Time: 8:30am-4pm (EST) both days
Where: Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY
Cost: $250 per person

Register here: https://ukcosw.com/4dTFkWt
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Another month, another opportunity to explore your possibilities!🤩💫 Check out our social work and criminal justice info ...
06/02/2026

Another month, another opportunity to explore your possibilities!🤩💫

Check out our social work and criminal justice info sessions that we're offering this June! Whether you're interested in our undergraduate or graduate programs, or curious about practicum, here's your chance to learn a little bit more about the area of your interest.

Register for any (or all!) of these sessions with the link below under the "Events/Registrations" header.
Link here: https://linktr.ee/ukcosw
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📣 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!📣 Incoming, transfer, and current students: Here are a few important dates coming up to keep ...
06/01/2026

📣 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!📣
Incoming, transfer, and current students: Here are a few important dates coming up to keep in mind!

Be sure to save this post for later, and message us with any questions - we're here to help you out!
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Don't forget - this Tuesday is Transfer Tuesday! This means transfer students get to apply with no application fee! But ...
05/31/2026

Don't forget - this Tuesday is Transfer Tuesday!

This means transfer students get to apply with no application fee! But don't wait - Transfer Tuesdays only last until June 30.

Find more information on transfers and our programs, here: https://ukcosw.com/4dogzSf
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Three weeks later and we're still thinking about graduation 🤩 We want to take a special moment to highlight our rockstar...
05/29/2026

Three weeks later and we're still thinking about graduation 🤩

We want to take a special moment to highlight our rockstar students-turned-graduates. We're so proud of each and every one of you, and we wish you the best in your current and future endeavors! 💫 🎓

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