
Joy, Tears and Pride: Our Top 10 Stories of 2024
Here at the CHS News Desk, we love a good list. And we also love a good ranking.
So what better time to revisit some of our biggest stories than now? We've put together a list…

Lexington MLK Day celebration to now feature minister, activist and scholar Nyle Fort
By Ryan GirvesUKNow
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2024) — The 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration will take place 1 p.m.…

CHS Fall 2024 Commencement!
On Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, the College of Health Sciences celebrated about 50 students who participated in the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies.
Check out our…

Commencement: ‘Keep Pushing Yourself’
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communication Director
In her senior year of high school, Yasmeen Abdelhafiz learned about the…

From Nigeria to Lexington …
MLS Pinning Ceremony: ‘It’s validation … of the hard work and dedication’
By Ryan Clark and Ella RosnerCHS Contributors
David Anoka-Ayembe landed in Atlanta, Georgia, on Aug. 12, 2021. He was 17 years old.…

Phipps Wins Overall Outstanding Staff Award
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communication Director
Angela Phipps, Student Affairs Officer and Academic Advisor in the Center of Excellence in Rural Health…

Four CSD seniors present their research at national convention
Four CSD seniors: Maddie Ritchie; Elly Head; Katie Kielman; and Brylee Loyd, are members of the All About Communication (AAC) Lab. Along with their faculty mentors/lab leaders, associate professor Dr. Mary Jo…

CHS Alumna Helps Kentucky Win 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award
UK recognized for its collegiate contribution to Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
The University of Kentucky was honored with the 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award – Olympic Bronze Award, as announced…

CHS Alum and Current UK Pharmacy Student Advocates for Kentucky Youth Health
By Ella RosnerCHS Contributor
Griffin Nemeth always looks to put himself in new and challenging situations — and he rarely says no to a new opportunity.
That’s how, this fall, the 21-year-old from…

CHS’ Lowman Named NAP Distinguished Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology
Joneen Lowman, PhD, CCC-SLP and Associate Professor in…