Dean Scott Lephart, PhD, always says that other than Commencement, the Faculty and Staff Awards are his favorite day of the year. 

Thursday, May 9, those in the College of Health and Sciences were able to celebrate again, and several faculty and staff were honored with awards. 

See our PHOTO GALLERY here. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

This was the students’ day, said Karen Badger, PhD, MSW and Vice Dean for the College of Health Sciences.

“This is your day to celebrate your success,” she said.

That's right — the latest issue of Gateway (the official magazine of the College of Health Sciences) has arrived. 

In this issue, you'll find stories like:

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

“Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

That quote came from the iconic Dr. Seuss, and it was repeated Monday night by Stacy Fritz, PhD, PT, FAPTA — the newest inductee into the College of Health Sciences Hall of Fame.

By Lindsey Fiori
CHS Contributor

by Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

A new award, the CHS Undergraduate Alumni Achievement Award, has been created this year to honor specific undergraduate alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their field. The inaugural recipient is Thomas Corbett, MHA, Director of Operational Performance at MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in South Carolina.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director
 

Dozens of alumni and other representatives came to the 2024 PT Career Fair at the UK Student Center Wednesday to network with students from the Physical Therapy program — and possibly to recruit them, too.

• What kind of chocolate are you? 
   
• What's the best Valentine's Day gift?
   
• What's the worst (or best) pickup line you've ever heard?

We here at the College of Health Sciences newsdesk ask the probing questions as we celebrate the season of love!

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Nearly three quarters of the undergraduate students in the College of Health Sciences made the Dean’s List in the fall semester, student affairs officials reported this week.

By Lindsey Piercy 
UK Now

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2023) — As University of Kentucky students return to campus, class and coursework, they will notice a new addition to Canvas.

Among the offerings in the educational platform, there is now a well-being tab (located on the left side of the browser). The goal is to promote and improve access to student wellness resources and services.