Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Lexington
UK Social Work Student Ben Ison Wins Sullivan Award
University of Kentucky social work student Ben Ison of Mount Sterling received the 2026 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the university's highest honor for humanitarian service. Ison earned dual degrees in social work and criminal justice while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
UK professors co-edit textbook on justice-centered social work
University of Kentucky social work professors Natalie Pope and Diane Loeffler co-edited a new textbook on justice-centered practice, combining theory with real-world strategies for social work students.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
UK Social Work Student Wins Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
Hannah Brooks, a University of Kentucky social work doctoral student, received the Martin Booth & Patsy Dills Tracy Scholarship to support her studies while working as a play therapist and raising a young child.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026