Alumni News
Revisiting the Top 10 CHS Stories of 2022
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.
January 6, 2023
CHS Names Hall of Fame Inductee, Young Alumni Award Winners
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications DirectorLEXINGTON, Ky. — One is a two-time graduate who is now an executive vice president of clinical services for a rehabilitation center. The other is a 2016 graduate from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program who is now a pediatric physical therapist.
January 4, 2023
CHS Celebrates Pinning Ceremony for MLS Class of 2022
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director
Scott Lephart, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, decided to do something a little different at Thursday’s Medical Laboratory Science Pinning Ceremony & Reception for the Class of 2022.
December 16, 2022
Celebrating Winter Wonderland with the Wildcat!
Friends and family came out to join us for Winter Wonderland with the Wildcat on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at UK's Kroger Field at the President's Pavilion.
We all got some hot cocoa and donuts, and a photographer took pictures with all of us, the Wildcat and Scratch.
Here are the photos!
December 14, 2022
Family, Goodwill and Education Highlight Fahringer’s 35-Year Career
Professor Commemorates Anniversary of Daughter’s Death
By Loralyn CecilCHS Director of Philanthropy
Life was good.
December 13, 2022
UK Alum Opening ‘Pipeline’ in CLM, has Advice for Graduates
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director
Mark Slone says he had a wonderful experience during his time at the University of Kentucky, specifically as he earned his undergraduate degree in what is now known as Clinical Leadership and Management.
In fact, he loved it so much, he’s kept a strong relationship with the program, hiring permanent employees, as well as interns, and offering advice to those who may be graduating and looking for positions.
December 9, 2022
MLS Alumna Hopes to One Day Provide Critical Care for All
5 questions with … Ivory Simon-Okube
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director Ivory Simon-Okube came to America from Nigeria when she was just 11 years old. But her home country made an impression. While there, she saw the negative effects of slow medical care.
December 6, 2022
Vendors come from near and far for 2022 UK PA Job Fair
By Ryan ClarkCHS Communications Director
Nearly 30 vendors came from near and far to appear at the 2022 UK PA Job Fair, but some one pair made a very long trip. Two recruiters came all the way from Coos Bay, Oregon's North Bend Medical Center.
Why would the two women — who had never visited the state of Kentucky before — come all the way to attend a job fair for UK PA?
November 4, 2022
CHS Students, Alumni Honored at Lyman T. Johnson Awards
Four people with ties to the College of Health Sciences will be honored at the 31st Annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon at noon, Friday, Oct. 14.
This year, we have four nominees from the College, two from 2021 and two from 2022 — all are being honored this year because the event was unable to be held last year due to COVID.
For those who want to follow the ceremony on Zoom, you can do so here:
https://uky.zoom.us/j/87072977459
October 13, 2022
PHOTO GALLERY: CHS turns out for PA Academic Residency Program Celebration
By Sara Pisoni and Ryan ClarkCHS Contributors
There was relief, reflection and excitement as students, faculty and staff came out to the Origin Hotel last week for the Physician Assistant Studies Academic Residency Program celebration.
October 4, 2022
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