Alumni News

CHS Celebrates Student Awards 2023

By Ryan ClarkCHS 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.”

March 31, 2023

Hoch Named 2023-24 University Research Professor

by Ryan ClarkCHS 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. 

March 31, 2023

CHS Welcomes New Hall of Fame, Young Alumni Award Winners

By Ryan ClarkCHS 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.”

March 30, 2023

'Truly an Honor': McNamara is Young Alumni Award Winner

By Ryan ClarkCHS 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.

March 29, 2023

'Bit of a shock': Kinder to be added to CHS Hall of Fame

By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director

March 28, 2023

Welcome to National Athletic Training Month!

Welcome to National Athletic Training Month!

March 27, 2023

CMB shows out for Advances in Skeletal Muscle Biology Conference

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.

March 24, 2023

Welcome to National Athletic Training Month!

Welcome to National Athletic Training Month!

March 20, 2023

AT Alum Returns Home for UK's NCAA First Round matchup

It will be an exciting homecoming for Geoffrey Staton, head athletic trainer of the Kentucky men’s basketball team, when he travels with the Wildcats to Greensboro, N.C., to face Providence in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at just after 7 p.m. Friday.

He hopes it will be an extended stay, which could then lead on to a trip to New York City for the Sweet Sixteen. 

March 17, 2023

For PA Residency Students, Spring Break is Another Learning Experience

By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director

Onieta Stewart calls this her “Spring un-Break.”

In the beginning of her week, she faced the normal day-to-day: Admitting patients, making sure they had their medications, reviewing their labs. And, when they got to feeling better, she helped them leave the hospital. Typical days pushed 12 hours. A typical week could top 60.

March 15, 2023

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