CHS Family Celebrates at Student Awards
By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director
Some of the professors could barely hold back their tears. Then again, others didn't hold back at all.
That was the vibe at the 2022 College of Health Sciences Student Awards ceremony Tuesday.
It was a feel-good, end-of-year celebration of achievement held in the Worsham Cinema in the Gatton Student Center.
"Today is about our students," CHS Dean Scott Lephart, PhD, told the crowd. "This is an exciting time to celebrate."
Both Breona Link, who is graduating with a degree in Clinical Leadership and Management, and Onieta Stewart, from the Physician Assistant Program, earned the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service.
"I am beyond honored to have been chosen to receive the Dean’s award for excellence in service and proud to represent the Physician Assistant Program in such an honorable way," said Stewart, the UKPA Class of 2022 Vice President. "I am looking forward to serving and advocating for the underserved patients of Kentucky and doing my part to continue our UKPA mission to create a well Kentucky."
More than 20 individual students were honored, along with Peer Mentors and Student Ambassadors.
Johanna Hoch, PhD, ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, and Program Director of the Professional Masters in Athletic Training. She noted the excitement of how the program would be graduating its first-ever class next week.
And Karen Badger, PhD, MSW, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Education, said she is confident as this group of students moves on to their next goals.
"We know, beyond a doubt," she said, "that the future of healthcare is in good hands."
STUDENT AWARDS
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
Breona Link, CLM
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
Onieta Stewart, PAS
Marie C. Vittetoe Award for Excellence in Service to the Community
Sajidah Omran, PT
Outstanding Graduate Student in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Lillie Reinhart, CSD
Human Health Sciences Student Academic Award
Abby Ayers, HHS
Clinical Leadership and Management Involvement Award
Garrett Anspach, CLM
Medical Laboratory Science Faculty Award
Morgan Garrett, MLS
Center for Rural Health Medical Laboratory Science Faculty Award
Michael Marshall, MLS
Physical Therapy Outstanding Student Award
Emily Weiss, PT
Physical Therapy Outstanding Student Award
Davoud Saghaian, PT
Robinson Graduate Award for Research Creativity
Jenny Dorich, RHS
Physician Assistant Studies Award
Brooke Smith, PAS
Physician Assistant Studies Award
Cory Ramsey, PAS
Scarlett Parsley-Hooker Award
Bailey Osbourn, CSD
Maurice A. Clay Award
Alexis Remshak
Ambassador of the Year
Hunter Leathers
Peer Mentor of the Year
Abby Ayers
Peer Mentor of the Year
Joelle Dorries
Human Health Sciences Involvement Award
Madison Shely, HHS
Clinical Leadership and Management Academic Award
Madeline Meyer, CLM
Eileen Van Dyke Rural Service Award
Ronald Karcz, Jr., PAS
Outstanding Graduate Student in Athletic Training
Emalee Johnson, AT
Outstanding Graduate Student in Athletic Training
Stephanie Snyder, AT
PHOTO GALLERY OF STUDENT AWARDS