Kent School of Social Work

Kent School of Social Work

Students participating in educational curriculum through GWEP funding

UofL Trager Institute expands health transformation for care of older adults across Kentucky

The renewal of a substantial grant will allow the University of Louisville Trager Institute to build on the success of programs aimed at care...
Embrace the Journey campaign

UofL-led campaign for LGBTQ adolescents emphasizes parental support

In the United States, high school students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) are almost five times more likely to...
Sam Cotton, Ph.D.

UofL Alzheimer’s specialist to talk brain health at Beer with a Scientist

The search for effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease continues, as new cases are diagnosed at an ever-increasing rate. Unfortunately, every drug tested to treat...

UofL symposium designed to help families navigate suicide risk

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the University of Louisville will offer Sept. 26-28 training called “Navigate: Helping Families Navigate Suicide...

Lifting barriers and finding voices: UofL Magazine features professor who aids refugees through music

Faculty pianist Anna Petrova and her musical partner, Molly Carr, took their show on the road to help elevate the arts and bring a...
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...
Older adult with hands folded

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...