By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Scott Lephart, PhD and Dean of the College of Health Sciences, looked out over the crowd and smiled.

“Today, we’re honoring the most important people in our College,” he said. “Our students.”

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

She is a teacher. A healthcare provider. A lifelong learner. And she's overcome quite a bit over the past 18 months.

Meet the latest CHS Young Alumni Award winner, Katelyn McNamara, PT, DPT.

Last week, students, faculty and alumni from the College of Health Sciences Center for Muscle Biology (CMB) attended the Advances in Skeletal Muscle Biology in Health and Disease Conference.

The conference, held at the University of Florida, gave the opportunity for professionals to discuss advancements and research in skeletal muscle biology.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Last month, the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Executive Committee, as well as the Hall of Fame Committee, honored Tim Uhl, PhD, PT, ATC, FNATA, with the Turner A. Blackburn Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Welcome to the second episode of The Way Podcast, the official podcast of the College of Health Sciences, where we highlight the amazing people that make our college special. Here at UK, the College of Health Sciences is your Gateway to the Health Professions.

In episode 2, we profile Dr. Pat Kitzman.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

HAZARD, Ky. (March 10, 2023) — The University of Kentucky announced today a $125,000 grant from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky to support the new Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology, or ACAT, located in Hazard. 

Award ‘Special for so many reasons’

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2023) — The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Executive Committee, as well as the Hall of Fame Committee, will honor Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, FNATA, with the Turner A. Blackburn Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

It is that time of year again, when the U.S. News & World Report comes out with its annual list of the best jobs in the country, and once again, Physician Assistant and Physical Therapist are at the top of the list.

Here at the CHS News Desk, we thought it might be fun to run down the stories that received the most clicks and views from 2022. As we reviewed them, we saw exactly why they garnered so much attention. Some made us laugh and cry. Some inspired. Some were just important and informed us.

No matter the topic, each one made it crystal clear: Last year was a big and important time for the College of Health Sciences. 

Without further ado, let's reveal the list. Cue the drumroll, if you like.