By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Carey Beth Smith came to the University of Kentucky because she wanted to fulfill a goal of helping to improve the health of the people of the Commonwealth.

Clara Bond has always had a passion for making sure those with disabilities aren’t ignored … and it’s now become a large part of her college life, too.

'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity'

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Mattie Lewis always wanted to pursue a career in medicine.

And even as a senior preparing to graduate with a degree in Human Health Sciences, she knew it was really just the beginning of her studies — and she wanted more from her education.

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.

This story appears in the latest issue of Gateway Magazine. Find all of our issues here. 

By Ryan Clark and Sara Pisoni
CHS Contributors

You could say that 23-year-old Kelsey Markle has a need.

A need for speed.

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.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

As a young soccer player growing up in Tokyo, Kenta Mizumoto had several injuries — and he was inspired by the athletic trainers who helped nurse him back to health.

He decided he wanted to be an athletic trainer, too. After going to college in Japan, he learned that one of his professors had studied at UK, so Mizumoto started to research the program at Kentucky. Ultimately, he decided it was a good fit.

5 questions to the soon-to-be-graduate, Promise Kayembe …

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

For Promise Kayembe, life truly has been a long series of trips.