On Thursday, May 16, the College of Health Sciences came out for an end of the year celebration at the Longship Club at Kroger Field.

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. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

There were a range of emotions when students in the College of Health Sciences graduated Friday morning.

Joy. Pride. Relief. And even a bit of sadness.

Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky was inducted as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow at the 2024 Forum of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). This honor recognizes Dr. Hidecker’s scholarship, research, and teaching which supports interprofessional practices.

By Kody Kiser and Hayden Gooding
UK Now

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.

Baez Honored as Young Alumni Award Winner

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Shelby Baez knew she wanted a career in athletic training when she was in high school. But originally, she thought she was going to contribute to Good Morning America.

As a four-sport athlete growing up in Fayetteville, N.C., (that’s basketball, softball, volleyball and cross country, if you’re curious) she originally thought she may be a journalist, then go to law school and be a political correspondent for GMA.  

About 70 faculty, staff, current students, alumni and friends attended the American Physical Therapy Association Conference's Alumni Reception Friday, Feb. 16 in Boston.  

The group had the chance to connect with clinical partners as well. 

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