It was a celebratory kind of day as the College of Health Sciences honored its own faculty and staff at a luncheon Thursday morning. 

"I'd like to acknowledge all the faculty and staff for all you've done to support our mission in the College," said Karen Badger, PhD, MSW and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Education for CHS.

'I did this because I wanted to — it helps people'

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

HAZARD, Ky. — Brian Wooton said there was no other place he'd rather spend his 18th birthday. 

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 31, 2023) — Matthew Hoch, PhD, ATC, has been named a 2023-24 University Research Professor, the College of Health Sciences announced today.

The University Research Professorships were established by the UK Board of Trustees in 1976 to recognize outstanding research achievements. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

“UK, and the College of Health Sciences, are ready to hear what you have to say.”

“I was challenged to be the best version of myself.”

“My professors saw that I had — and I have — something to give.”

“They let me ask ‘Why?’”

“They gave me the freedom to explore opportunities.”

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.

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. 

by Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

A College of Health Sciences’ alumna was recently honored with one of the country’s most prestigious awards for young researchers.

‘I am overwhelmed and so blessed’

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

A speech language pathologist in UK’s Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program has been honored with the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (KSHA) inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship Award.