Faculty and Staff Giving Can Make A Difference at CHS
In September, UK launched the philanthropy campaign “Kentucky Can” to shape higher education in Kentucky and the future of our many students.
Our college has a great start in this effort. An…
UK Sports Medicine Research Institute Awarded $4 Million from U.S. Department of Defense
The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) received a $4 million research contract from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and Office of Naval Research to expand research focused on determining optimal…
HSER faculty member named DREAM Associate
Congratulations to Brandi White, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in health sciences, education, and research, who was named a 2018 Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for Minorities (DREAM) Associate…
Military Veterans and Civilians Connect at Leadership ‘Boot Camp’ Hosted by SMRI
Returning to civilian life after service often poses many challenges to veterans. For some, reestablishing a connection with their community can feel like its own battle. To help make the adjustment smoother, the University of Kentucky…
Finding a home at CHS: An inside look from student ambassador Savannah Jones
Second-year student ambassador and human health sciences major Savannah Jones knew as soon as she applied to the College of Health Sciences that it would become much more to her than an academic experience. She strives daily to share with…
Alumna Shelby Baez recognized for her outstanding contributions to injury rehabilitation
Shelby Baez, PhD, a UK College of Health Sciences alumna who received her Master’s in Athletic Training in 2016 and her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2019, was awarded the Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Association for Applied…
Alumni Q&A: Hayley Harris - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Will you tell us about how you came to choose communication sciences and disorders as your career?
My mom, Michelle Besten ’81 and ’85, worked as a speech language pathologist for more than 30 years in the Fayette County Public Schools. I…
PhD research fueled by national physical therapy scholarship
Kirby Mayer, from Somerset, Kentucky, says the first time he saw a physical therapist was when one treated his grandmother. That’s when he decided to pursue PT, but he admits research wasn't at the top of his mind when he graduated from the…
Philanthropy Spotlight: Emergency funds offer relief for students in crisis
As many of the College’s faculty, staff, and supporters know, students sometimes need a little extra financial help to weather a crisis. To support this need, two funds have been created: the Ethan Earlywine Student Emergency Fund and the UK…
Philanthropy Council Q&A: Ben Gecewich
Ben Gecewich, a 2003 College of Health Sciences alumni and member of the Philanthropy Council, discusses his experiences at UK and why giving back to your alma mater makes a difference.
While at UK, you studied kinesiology and health…