Kent School of Social Work

Kent School of Social Work

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...
Caregiver support

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...
Mona Huff, community organizer, presents at an event

Exploring alternative pain management strategies focus of symposium

A symposium hosted by the University of Louisville Trager Institute will offer insight into the dangers of medication misuse and addiction for older adults, alternative...
Mona Huff, community organizer, presents at an event

Exploring alternative pain management strategies focus of symposium

A symposium, hosted by the University of Louisville Trager Institute, will offer insight into the dangers of medication misuse and addiction for older adults,...
Kent School faculty Emma Sterrett-Hong and Maurice Gattis stand in a room of the soon-to-be opened Sweet Evening Breeze homeless shelter for LGBT youth.

Sheltering the vulnerable

Spurred to combat homelessness, several UofL faculty and alumni are putting their professional and academic expertise to work in new ventures to serve people who...
Commitment to Compassion Award winners

UofL employees honored with Commitment to Compassion Award

Recognized as individuals who improve the lives of others, two UofL faculty and two UofL Hospital staff are honored with the Commitment to Compassion...