Kent School of Social Work

Kent School of Social Work

Jenny Sawyer, 2019 Alumna of the Year

Meet the 2019 Alumni Award winners

Whether it’s breaking the race barrier for future nursing students, helping thousands of students make the decision to attend UofL, or pioneering the first...
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UofL Trager Institute and Age-Friendly Louisville urge seniors, loved ones to look for signs...

With a growing older adult population, the potential for elder abuse is a problem that affects the health and human rights of seniors. Leaders...
Older adult with hands folded

Elder abuse is a growing danger as population ages UofL Trager Institute and Age-Friendly...

With a growing older adult population, the potential for elder abuse is a problem that affects the health and human rights of seniors. Leaders...

Women’s wellness event centers on preventing cervical cancer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville and several west Louisville community clinics are offering a free June 23 event to educate women about...
Older adults smiling together.

UofL Trager Institute, Kentucky Association for Gerontology host Optimal Aging Conference

With an emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects of the aging field, the third annual Optimal Aging Conference will offer a unique education opportunity for health care...
Older adults smiling together.

Experts on aging to discuss trends at local conference UofL Trager Institute, Kentucky Association...

With an emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects of the aging field, the third annual Optimal Aging Conference will offer a unique education opportunity for health care...
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UofL’s Trager Institute launches support group for those who care for older adults

Just in time for the Kentucky Oaks, the University of Louisville Trager Institute has launched its own “OACS” – a new support group for...
Barbara Martin will soon graduate from the Kent School of Social Work and plans to use her degree and personal experience with cancer to help others.

Grad student faces ‘cancer beast,’ leverages experience to help others

Barbara Martin is fighting an enemy that has ravaged her friends and family. “I’m going to fight this cancer beast,” said the breast cancer survivor...

Community symposium, training focus on human trafficking

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A national expert in human trafficking issues will speak during a May 16 community symposium on “Addressing Human Trafficking through Partnerships...
Kent School of Social Work associate professor Jennifer Middleton speaks at a human trafficking awareness announcement with Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, Free2Hope founder Amy Leenerts and Women of the Well founder Summer Dickerson.

Beyond Derby pageantry, victim advocates plead for trafficking awareness

If you live in Louisville, it’s hard to be unaware of the Kentucky Derby and the visitors it attracts to the city. But not...