The JoAnn Harrison Memorial, Oppenheimer Hall, Kent School, titled "The Balance of Dreams and Plans" by Dave Caudill. Watch the dedication video.
Phi Alpha Honor Society 2014,from left: Sharon Darnell,MSSW; Deb Geisler, BSW; Lori Mellor, BSW; Jessica Jacobs, MSSW;Peter Goebel, MSSW; Robin Harrington, MSSW.
Joe D'Ambrosio and Annatjie Faul have developed a new 'Love Survey' that seeks to measure society feelings such as compassion and empathy: Love Survey Link
A few of the students from the BSW Freshmen class of 2017: Brookelynn Harness, Andreanna Bridges, Katie Rose, Alex Glidewell, Joe Clark, and Kayla Engle.
Kent School students accompanied by Charlie Baker and Larry Michalczyk at Children's Advocacy Day in Frankfort on 1/16/2014. State Representative Susan Westrom (center) provided with a private briefing for the group - she is a SW and legislator.
"The professors at Kent had a way of tying in real world experience which made the learning experience even more fascinating. I cherish the 3 years I spent in this wonderful program and I am very thankful for continuing to be able to proudly say I am a graduate of the Kent School of Social Work." -- Lori Paris '07 MSSW
"Before coming to Kent, I had spent almost 20 years at a Fortune 500 company. My office closed down and I made the decision then to pursue my MSSW. With the support and encouragement from the professors and my colleagues at the Kent School, I am now walking in my calling as a clinician at Adult Protective Services, investigating abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults." -- Sandi Whiteside, '06 MSSW, CSW
"I am so grateful to Kent School for creating the nation’s first Endowed Chair in Oncology Social Work! This development has already advanced our field and gained national recognition for our school. This led me to the decision to pursue my PhD. The Kent School gave me all I needed to be a great social worker back in 1996, and more recently, Kent gave me all I needed to become a great social scientist." -- Tara Schapmire '12 PhD.
"The Kent School's emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based practice have served me well both as a social work practitioner and researcher. I am thankful for the caring faculty and committed students who helped create such a meaningful learning environment." -- Martin Hall '04 MSSW, (now Kent Faculty)
"As a non-traditional student and single-parent, I faced various challenges. I have never experienced an academic advisor and program assistant more committed to student success. Our professors are experts at what they do and they are called around the globe to share their expertise. They are compassionate, committed to social justice, and challenging. Whether an intense game of kickball, a great lecture, or a word of encouragement, they give with the goal of developing excellence." -- Keneysha Rodney, '12 BSW
Practicum - BSW, MSSW
BSW Program - Prospective,Current
MSSW Program - Prospective,Current
PhD Program - Prospective, Current
UofL Americorp Bonner Leader Program
4/22/2014: Congratulations to Kent School student worker, Devyn Nance, who was recently honored by the University as an Outstanding Student Employee. These awards are designed to recognize up to five student employees employed on campus based on the Student Affairs standard for employment, as well as outstanding performance and dedication to their work area. The student must be a second semester employee in good standing, whose performance has been judged through commendation, CLAWS rubric progress, and/or positive performance appraisals. Great job, Devyn!
4/14/2014: Congratulations to Jay Miller, who will receive his social work doctoral degree this May from the University of Louisville. He was notified that he is being honored by Western Kentucky University with his induction into their inaugural College of Health and Human Services Hall of Fame. The ceremony, which takes place May 2 honors him as a national leader who has advanced his profession. It is a great year for Jay; new degree, major honor, and maybe most importantly, his first baby. Congratulations Jay. You make us all proud.