EKU Social Work

04/22/2026

Dr. George Ashley and MSW Graduate Assistant Shaine Kerns were the keynote speakers at this year's Stop the Hurt, Child Abuse Conference in Tupelo, Mississippi. Shaine reflected, "Having the opportunity to speak alongside Dr. Ashley allowed me to step into a professional space where learning, leadership, and real‑world impact came together in a powerful way. Engaging directly with child welfare professionals deepened my understanding of the field and helped me see how academic work connects to the lived experiences of families and communities."

04/22/2026

go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork
Your donation will help students get access to Tevera is one of the most practical ways to help. Think of it as the digital backbone of a social work practicum. It’s where students track every single hour they spend in the field, manage their clinical assessments, and stay in constant contact with their supervisors.

For a student already balancing a job and a family, having this license paid for isn't just a financial relief, it’s a professional necessity that keeps their graduation on track.
At the end of the day, social work is about meeting people where they are. EKU’s online program does exactly that for its students, and tools like Tevera ensure that when those students finally graduate, they are organized, ethical, and ready to hit the ground running.
--Brandi Evans

04/22/2026

Today is a GREAT day to donate to EKU Department of Social Work. Your donation will be used to support the financial needs of students in their practicum placements. go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork

Practicum is transformative, but it also brings financial strain. Required tools like ELC/Tevera can be a real barrier for students already stretched thin. When donors help cover these costs, they’re not just funding software, they’re supporting students completing hundreds of unpaid hours, reducing stress, and strengthening the future social work workforce.
--Kayla Hhaihen

04/17/2026

On EKU's upcoming Giving Day on 4/22/2026, you can make a donation to directly support EKU Department of Social Work BSW and MSW students — please click go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork to donate.

03/30/2026

Fellow Social Workers,

You are invited to participate in a research study examining workplace experiences and burnout among female social workers. This study is being conducted by Alisha Hall, a graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.

Participation is open to female social workers, age 18 or older. The survey is anonymous, takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete, and is being conducted for academic research purposes.

If you choose to participate, please click the link below:

https://forms.gle/RK4y14VEn8Znvg55A
Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time. No identifying information will be collected

Dear Participant, My name is Alisha Hall, and I am a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois under the supervision of Dr. Alicia Watkins, who can be reached at [email protected]. I am conducting a research study examining workpl...

03/02/2026

March is National Social Work Month and the NASW theme for this year is Uplift.Defend.Transform. This past Friday, we kicked off the month with our annual Social Work Day. More than 200 social workers and other mental health professionals came together to renew our commitment to ethical practice and celebrate the amazing work being done in our programs and communities. hashtag

01/15/2026

THIS SUNDAY (1/18) is the deadline for nominations for EKU Social Work Day Awards!

The Eastern Kentucky University Department of Social Work prides itself in celebrating the many incredible social work alumni, faculty, and students we work with every day. Help us identify who you think should be highlighted this year! Award winners will be selected by a committee of social work faculty and emeritus award winners and announced at the Social Work Day conference February 27, 2026.

Awards:

EKU Notable Social Work Alumni Award
EKU Affiliate Social Work Faculty Award
EKU Social Work Student of the Year Award (BSW + MSW)

More information and how to submit your nomination HERE:

Thank you for nominating a potential Eastern Kentucky University Social Work Day award winner. Nomination(s) are due by the end of the day on January 18th. From our pool of nominees, the awards committee will make the final selection. We might contact you for further information. If you have any que...

01/13/2026

EKU ANNUAL SOCIAL WORK DAY!

VIRTUAL EVENT | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th | 9:15 - 3:00 PM

Join us for the annual EKU Social Work Day, a community service that provides free continuing education* and professional networking opportunities primarily for social workers, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th.

Ring in Social Worker Month with this VIRTUAL event. Participants can earn up to 4.5 FREE social work continuing education units (CEUs)*. In addition, the EKU Department of Social Work will present awards highlighting the incredible achievements EKU social workers have accomplished. These Social Work Awards include EKU Student Social Worker of the Year, EKU Notable Social Work Alum, and EKU Affiliate Social Work Faculty.

Schedule Overview

· 9:15 - 9:30 am | Proclamation and Welcome
· 9:30 - 10:00 am | Awards & Recognition of Exceptional Social Workers
· 10:00 am-11:30am | Reimagining Social Work Practice in the Age of AI (1.5 CEU’s)
· 11:30 - 12:00 pm | Lunch on Your Own
· 12:00 – 3:00pm| Kentucky Social Work Ethics (3 CEU’s)
· 3:00 pm | Conclusion


Please check out the full schedule attached and register TODAY! Registration at this link:

12/19/2025

We have no doubts that Nesha is going to be amazing in her work with families and children! Congratulations to her!

12/12/2025

Look at DJ!! So excited to send another incredible Social Worker out to do great things!!