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University of Kentucky College of Education faculty member Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons will join CNN political commentator Van Jones and CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez for an online discussion on coping with and healing from the psychological chains of Juneteenth to today. The talk, Building Resilience: The Path to Moving Forward, … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig will discuss his research in education policy, with a focus on equity and inclusion, during a Network for Public Education video conference at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The discussion will be hosted by Diana Ravitch, president of the Network … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education doctoral scholar Derek T. M. Daskalakes was selected for the 2020 Class of Clark Scholars, one of the most well-respected graduate student seminars, held each year at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting. The seminar is sponsored by the association’s Division A and … Read More

While video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meet are the talk of 2020, Kentucky students have been using technology to learn at home for 63 years. Wilma Howard Klein is the “grandmother” of distance education. The University of Kentucky College of Education alumna conducted the first instructional television program … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education is launching a new Professional Learning Series. Open to anyone, the series is designed to help participants level up their skills in a selection of self-paced and live workshops—all online this summer. When participants successfully complete a workshop, they will earn a digital … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education’s Dr. Heather Erwin has been named editor-in-chief of the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Her four-year term will start in July as incoming editor-in-chief for the first two years of her appointment and as editor-in-chief the following two years. Among her dozens … Read More

Student teachers at the University of Kentucky College of Education are facing new challenges and opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The education majors doing part of their student teaching overseas had to make quick pivots to their plans. In this blog Bea Randolph, a senior studying STEM Education, opens up about … Read More

Student teachers at the University of Kentucky College of Education are putting finishing touches on their resumes and setting their sights on teaching positions for the fall. This year’s job interviews may be happening virtually, as most of the U.S. is under stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To … Read More

Are you a school leader, or do you aspire to be one? Staying up-to-date on news and trends in your field will help you proactively lead schools. Faculty members in the Educational Leadership Studies department at the University of Kentucky College of Education blog about topics to advance your career. … Read More

Parents home with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic have an opportunity to connect with experts for practical advice. Dr. Justin Lane, a University of Kentucky College of Education associate professor of special education, will be part of a live chat to offer practical strategies for parents to use at … Read More

Amid school closings to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, educators are grappling with keeping student learning on track. University of Kentucky faculty who direct the Center for Next Generation Leadership at the UK College of Education provide professional development and support for school leaders as they transform schools to better prepare students … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education is offering full tuition in-state scholarships and a $5,000 per semester stipend for students earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education (moderate and severe disabilities) in the UK Advanced Preparation Teacher Leader Program in Special Education. The Training InterdisciPLinary Educators to … Read More

Fayette County Public Schools students began earning credit at home through the state’s non-traditional instruction (NTI) program this week, in an effort to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Education are using video-conferencing technology to connect with students from a Lexington … Read More

Helping science teachers find new ways to reach students is at the core of a National Science Foundation grant Dr. Lin Xiang received last semester as part of her work with the Alliance for Science Educators. The grant was awarded to a lead institution, California State University, East Bay, and … Read More

Dr. Heather Erwin has been named editor-in-chief of the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Her four-year term will start in July as incoming editor-in-chief for the first two years of her appointment and as editor-in-chief the following two years. Among her dozens of published works, Erwin has appeared in … Read More

Students majoring in kinesiology-exercise science at the University of Kentucky often begin their program with a course that provides a brief history of physical activity and an introduction to modern issues in sport. In the years Dr. Jill Day has been teaching it, she has never found a textbook spanning … Read More

Although the 2020 Teachers Who Made a Difference ceremony has been cancelled to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you still have an opportunity to express how a teacher made an impression on you. Record a short video holding up signs with kind words about a teacher or talk … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education faculty member Dr. Keith B. Wilson has been awarded the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Fellow Credential. The award recognizes and honors those who contribute to multicultural concerns in rehabilitation professions through research, education, practice, and leadership. Wilson is a professor of rehabilitation … Read More

Dr. Narmada Paul is passionate about helping students gain the skills and motivation needed to make a difference in their communities. She believes that teaching students to be responsible citizens in the digital world is one way to encourage civic engagement in learners. “A lot of civic engagement is already … Read More

The National Council on Rehabilitation Education has selected Dr. Ralph M. Crystal for the 2020 Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation Education Award. Crystal will accept the award during the council’s spring conference in San Diego, California in April. It is the highest honor an educator can attain in the field of … Read More

Students who want to become exercise scientists or high-performance coaches with collegiate and professional teams often take courses with Dr. Mark Abel during their studies at the University of Kentucky. Recently, Abel’s students got a glimpse of physically demanding careers outside of the sports and fitness realm. They took part … Read More

Students at the University of Kentucky College of Education are contributing to research in a surprising field – health care. In recent years, Baptist Health Lexington created a fellowship to recruit doctoral scholars to be part of an in-house research team at the hospital. “We found students with a data … Read More

Digital technology is putting a new perspective on courses for high school students. With the University of Kentucky’s new dual credit program, taught by both high school teachers and UK professors, students can earn both high school and college credits. Through the new program at the university, juniors and seniors … Read More

Are you a school leader, or do you aspire to be one? Staying up-to-date on news and trends in your field will help you proactively lead schools. Each month, faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies blog about topics to advance your career. Current and aspiring teacher leaders, … Read More

Would you like to thank a teacher who made a difference in your life? Here is a wonderful way to provide a recognition that teacher will never forget. For the 22nd year, the University of Kentucky College of Education is hosting an event for members of the public to honor … Read More

A symposium featuring speakers focused on gender and equity in education will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the University of Kentucky College of Education (Taylor Education Building auditorium). The event is sponsored by the UK College of Education Inclusiveness Committee. Featured presentations include: Collaborating as … Read More

A two-day symposium at the University of Kentucky will connect academic and community voices on issues surrounding mass incarceration. Organized by the UK College of Education, Punishing Trauma will examine the impact and consequences of punishment and surveillance on children, families, and communities. “Punishing Trauma looks at the systemic effects … Read More

Two University of Kentucky College of Education master’s degree programs are among the top 20 in the nation, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. UK’s special education online master’s program is 14th, and the teacher leadership online master’s (listed by the magazine as … Read More

Dr. Elizabeth Whitney’s contributions to the field of school health have been recognized by the American School Health Association (ASHA). She recently advanced to fellowship status with the organization and will serve on its 2020 board of directors. Whitney, an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education professor John Thelin weighed in on topics impacting American higher education, past and present, during episode 114 of the Think Humanities podcast. Hosted by Bill Goodman, the Kentucky Humanities Council produces the podcast for people who love history, philosophy, culture, literature, civic dialogue, and … Read More

Written by Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky researchers are in search of answers for those who suffer from a painful hip condition known as Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS). A study in the January issue of Clinical Biomechanics helps shed light on the short-term outcome of anthroscopic surgery for the condition. … Read More

A faculty member and four alumni from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky College of Education have been recognized for contributions to their fields. The Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) named: Heather Erwin, chair of the Department of Kinesiology … Read More

Lyudmyla Ivanyuk, a doctoral scholar at the University of Kentucky College of Education, won the Literacy Research Association’s 2019 J. Michael Parker Award for contributions to adult literacy research. She will graduate this month with her D.Ed. in Literacy Education. Ivanyuk’s study focused on understanding how context and genre shape … Read More

Travis Scheadler, a Sport and Exercise Psychology master’s student in the University of Kentucky College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, was selected as the first junior associate editor for the Journal for Advancing Sport Psychology Research. The journal is sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. … Read More

Are you a school leader, or do you aspire to be one? Staying up-to-date on news and trends in your field will help you proactively lead schools. Each month, faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies blog about topics to advance your career. Teacher leaders, principals, school technology … Read More

Forbes lists University of Kentucky College of Education professor John Thelin’s book, A History of American Higher Education, 3rd edition, as one of 2019’s best books covering American higher education. The article was written by Michael T. Nietzel, a former UK faculty member and administrator. “Scholars of higher education have … Read More

University professors like Dr. Marilyn Campbell know their students well, give them opportunities to be part of their research, and provide mentorship on everything from personal issues to graduate school applications. As a lecturer at the University of Kentucky College of Education, Campbell ensures students have a chance for hands-on … Read More

Dr. Melinda Ickes, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, recently wrote an opinion piece published in the Courier-Journal and a blog featured on the Youth Engagement Alliance for Tobacco Control website. Ickes described #iCANendthetrend, an evidence-informed prevention program developed by researchers and … Read More

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is not interested in glossing over the intricacies of racism. She is using science to take a deep dive into conversations about whether racism exists, who is most impacted by it, and what it means to be racist. Her thoughtful exploration of racism has helped springboard … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education’s crowdsourcing campaign to help enrich learning at two local schools has been fully funded. Faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college gave to support students at Fayette County’s two Promise Academies, Harrison Elementary and William Wells Brown Elementary. The district is taking … Read More

Sometimes life’s most important lessons are the least expected. But perhaps that’s the point. Just ask Laura Yost. Yost became a teacher when she graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Education. However, she didn’t imagine the most important lessons she would someday impart would come, in many ways, … Read More

Three graduate students from the University of Kentucky College of Education took top honors at UK GradResearch Live!, a research showcase and Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. All are studying in the college’s Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology. This is the second year in a row for a … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education has received a $1.2 million grant to uniquely prepare school personnel who are in high demand – preschool teachers and applied behavior analysts. The grant will cover tuition for two cohorts of master’s students in the college’s Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and Applied … Read More

Two University of Kentucky researchers are working with faculty at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Washington-Bothell to uncover how school voucher programs — and more broadly, school choice — impact long-term student outcomes, such as high school graduation rates and college enrollment. The team has received … Read More

It has been 50 years since the class of 1969 graduated from the UK College of Education. Some returned to campus to become initiated into the Golden Wildcat Society. They met for an induction breakfast in October at Kroger Field’s Woodford Reserve Club, followed by racing and lunch at the … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education and University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development have received a $2.3 million grant to help ease the growing shortage of special education faculty at institutions of higher education. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special … Read More

A project to enrich learning at two local schools has launched on Big Blue Crowdfunding. It will help the University of Kentucky College of Education’s efforts to support students at Fayette County’s two Promise Academies, Harrison Elementary and William Wells Brown Elementary. The district is taking extra steps to ensure … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education is home to dozens of faculty members who conduct cutting-edge, transformative research and facilitate the translation of that research into practice. UK College of Education students, faculty, staff, and alumni work together to address significant education and health-related issues in the Commonwealth and … Read More

Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day — a day to celebrate educators who make a difference in students’ lives. For one educator, recognition of the need for more diversity in the classroom led to his calling. Evander Harris, a University of Kentucky College of Education alumnus, received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Centre … Read More

John Thelin, a University Research Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, has just published the third edition of “A History of American Higher Education.” This new edition features an additional chapter, “Prominence and Problems: American Higher Education,” which goes into detail about … Read More

Interested in becoming a counseling psychologist? The University of Kentucky College of Education’s Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology will host an online Q&A session from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. If you are considering graduate training and careers in counseling psychology, this session will introduce you … Read More

Dr. Jayson Richardson, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Leadership Studies, is co-hosting a webinar for graduate students who want to get involved in University Council of Educational Administration (UCEA) program centers. The centers focus on topics such as technology leadership, ethics, the superintendent, … Read More

Written by Kristen Mark, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion. The department offers a certificate and bachelor’s and doctoral degree options in Health Promotion. We all dread the first sign of illness. Is it a cold or the flu? Sore … Read More

Arsène Kabeya has a knack for remembering important dates. He recalls that on December 6, 2018 he submitted his application for graduate school at the University of Kentucky. That same day, he went to a post office and mailed his application for U.S. citizenship. Kabeya was not sure how he … Read More

A new program at the University of Kentucky is uniquely preparing school personnel who are in high demand – those who work with students with moderate and severe disabilities and intense communication needs. Special educators and speech-language pathologists typically are not trained in the same program. A grant from the … Read More

Some of the brightest minds in the field of education spoke at the University of Kentucky College of Education’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium in September. The group of distinguished speakers focused on research surrounding issues in education. “These talks are informing our ongoing conversations and work in these vital areas,” … Read More

Enjoy free lunch while learning about the value of inclusive sex education from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in the University of Kentucky Singletary Center President’s Room. The discussion is part of a UK Center for Equality and Social Justice serieson advocacy and engagement, with all sessions catered … Read More

You’re invited to tailgate with the University of Kentucky College of Education prior to the UK vs. Florida football game. Meet new College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D., and connect with others who have a heart for education. Join us at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in the … Read More

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education, has been awarded a presidential citation from the American Psychological Association. The citation recognizes her commitment to leadership development and education and her fearless research on and commitment to social justice. Hargons is a faculty member … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education has received $599,875 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research, develop, and implement ways of teaching mathematics that integrate equitable teaching practices. The three-year project will directly impact more than 600 college students who are studying to become elementary teachers in programs … Read More

Charter school students are more likely to attend racially isolated schools than their public school counterparts, says a new study published in Education Sciences, an international, peer-reviewed open access journal. The analysis was authored by Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean and professor of educational policy studies and evaluation at the University of Kentucky … Read More

  STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – is not silent. It certainly isn’t still or stoic. That much becomes clear within a few minutes of visiting See Blue STEM Camp, Robotics Camp, and Chem Camp at the University of Kentucky in June. The hallowed halls of higher education, … Read More

Twitter has become a tool for school administrators to more efficiently and effectively lead schools, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Education collected results from studies showing the ways school leaders engage with Twitter. They then analyzed how Twitter usage can impact leaders’ … Read More

The Department of Educational Leadership Studies in the University of Kentucky College of Education has eliminated letters of recommendation as a requirement for admission to the master’s and educational specialist degree programs for teacher leadership and rank change. “We have found other materials in the application are more useful in … Read More

Colleges and universities across the nation lack the diversity needed among faculty to deliver a well-rounded education, says a new study in the recently launched South Texas College of Law Houston Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. The analysis was authored by Julian Vasquez Heilig, incoming dean of the University of Kentucky College … Read More

Written by Chelsea Hobbs, News Intern Sierrah Miley, a senior in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, is passionate about helping others improve their health. She recently returned from the Atlantis Clinical Fellowship, where she shadowed surgeons in neurology, ears/nose/throat, and obstetrics and gynecology in Lisbon, Portugal. “The culture … Read More

What if teen moms were given the chance to create the sex education they wish they got before they became pregnant? Dr. Kristen Mark thinks there is no better group to help create curriculum to serve young peoples’ needs. Mark, who is a sexual health researcher at the University of … Read More

Written by Chelsea Hobbs, News Intern The University of Kentucky recently hosted the 2019 Kentucky Excellence in Educator Preparation (KEEP) summit. This was the second annual summit, planned in collaboration with Thomas More College, the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Association … Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 5, 2019) — Julian Vasquez Heilig has been named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Education. Vasquez Heilig, an award-winning leader, teacher and researcher, comes to UK from California State University, Sacramento, where he was a professor of educational leadership and policy studies and director … Read More

University of Kentucky researchers are in search of answers for those who suffer from a painful hip condition known as Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS). Although the condition can be experienced at any age, it often impacts the young and athletic, bringing their active lifestyles to a halt. Patients are impacted … Read More

Editor’s Note: This summer, we are profiling University of Kentucky College of Education students who are studying abroad or completing internships in a variety of fields. To submit a story idea, email amanda.nelson@nulluky.edu. Written by Chelsea Hobbs, Student Intern Hannah Bourg just completed her first year as a master’s of science … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education faculty and students helped host the Kentucky Historical Society’s National History Day competition in April. The event included 225 students and 38 teachers from a total of 35 schools across Kentucky. The competition helps students connect the past to the present and learn 21stcentury … Read More

Students in the University of Kentucky College of Education’s Instructional Systems Design program recently had an opportunity to apply what they learned in class to help meet a need on campus. Dr. Kun Huang, a faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, partnered with the UK College of … Read More

Dr. Beth Rous, professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Leadership Studies, was recently awarded one of 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year. The purpose of the program is to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of … Read More

Written by Meg Mills You might see a few extra feet — or paws —  walk across the stage at the University of Kentucky Commencement ceremony in Rupp Arena. Anu is one of several dogs that will be crossing the graduation stage with student handlers. The golden retriever will be with UK College of … Read More

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association hosted a celebration for UK College of Education 2019 graduates and alumni at The Barn at The Summit at Fritz Farm. It was the first time an event was held specifically for graduating College of Education students to mingle with the college’s alumni. For more … Read More

The UK Graduate School, through the Nietzel Visiting Distinguished Faculty Award program, and UK College of Education Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling hosted a colloquia in April in Dickey Hall. Dr. Yash Bhagwanji, associate professor of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University, delivered … Read More

Dr. Joe Hammer recently received the 2019 Outstanding Graduate Mentor award from the Kentucky Psychological Foundation. The award was presented at the organization’s Spring Academic Conference. Hammer is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Kentucky College of Education.

The University of Kentucky College of Education Department of STEM Education is seeking high school science teachers who are interested in working with UK faculty to develop computer-enhanced science units they can implement and teach within their school’s curriculum. “Science teachers with experience teaching biology or chemistry and who are … Read More

Mark your calendar: EdTalks 2019 will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. in Lexington. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and snacks will be provided. This free community event features University of Kentucky College of Education faculty members giving brief talks on issues … Read More

Students had an opportunity to present research in a safe and collaborative environment at the 2019 Spring Research Conference this past weekend. The event was a joint effort by the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and University of Cincinnati. The conference rotates locations among the three institutions annually. “Spring … Read More

Dr. Deborah Bott Slaton has been helping special education students, teachers, and doctoral students for more than three decades. Even in retirement, she is working for the betterment of others. In fact, giving to others will be the very last thing she ever does. Slaton and her husband, Tom Slaton, … Read More

Four graduate students in the UK College of Education Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion were recognized at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Southeast Regional Chapter conference in Greenville, S.C. Taylor Dinyer received second place in the rapid research race. PJ Succi received a first time presenter award. He … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation’s 2018-2019 Colloquium Series will feature a talk by University Research Professor Dr. John Thelin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the Hilary J. Boone Center. Thelin’s talk on his recent book Going to College in … Read More

Are you an undergraduate student interested in working with professors conducting research in the current trends in STEM Education while earning extra money and college credit? If so, then the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the UK College of Education Department of STEM Education is for you. The … Read More

Students at Julius Marks Elementary were visited by University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion faculty and students during the school’s STEAM Day in February (STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Dr. Rosie Lanphere, assistant professor, lead a group of Kinesiology and … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education students in the Middle Level Teacher Education Program were recently in Williamsburg, Ky. working with 7th and 8th grade students on a STEM mobile technology project (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The college students worked with the middle schoolers in Williamsburg … Read More

A book review by Ashley T. Simmons, a doctoral student in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, is published in the most recent edition of the Global Studies Literature Review. “Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Connecting Theory and Practice in International … Read More

If you’ve ever wondered where the University of Kentucky started, or what the campus used to look like, come listen to Dr. John Thelin as he talks about the early days of Kentucky State College. Thelin is presenting a University Staff Senate lunch and learn session from noon to 1 p.m. … Read More

While many University of Kentucky students are turning in final exams or projects this time of year, UK College of Education students taking an education curriculum methods course tested their skills by teaching students from Millcreek Elementary and Picadome Elementary. The UK students planned instructional units, aligning them with instructional standards and … Read More

The UK College of Education Staff Council recently spearheaded a Big Blue Pantry food drive. The donations from faculty, students, and staff weighed in at almost 195 pounds of items, thanks to the generous spirit of the College of Education family. The Big Blue Pantry serves UK students who are … Read More

Joni Meade, clinical faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has helped bring together high school and college students looking to make a difference. They have developed a long-term commitment to enriching the health and education of children and their families at Westminster Village apartments. Meade is an advisor … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education’s chapter of the Student Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, hosted a sensory-friendly “Cocoa and Cookies with Santa” event Sunday in the Taylor Education Building. Navigating crowds and waiting in long lines can be overwhelming for some … Read More

The UK College of Education’s STEM Education Department recently hosted a free online info session for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a teacher in the math/science fields. If you missed the session, but would still like to learn more, contact the STEM Education Department at (859) 257-4235 or UK College … Read More

The Sport and Exercise Psychology Club at the University of Kentucky is hosting the 29th annual Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium Feb. 8-9, 2019. The meeting will feature professional workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and research presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key leaders in the field, … Read More

  Anyone listening via radio to the University of Kentucky football game against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 17 may have heard UK College of Education professor John Thelin during the broadcast. He was interviewed for “UK at the Half,” which airs during each UK football and basketball game broadcast and … Read More

Students (both undergraduate and graduate) have an opportunity to present research (whether it is completed, in progress, or at the proposal stage) in a safe and collaborative environment at the 2019 Spring Research Conference. The event is a joint effort by the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and University … Read More

Dr. Elizabeth Whitney has been selected by the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as the 2018-2019 College/University Teacher of the Year for Health Education. She was honored at the association’s annual convention in Lexington and will be the state’s nominee for the national teaching award. As an assistant professor at the UK College of Education, Whitney’s research … Read More

Congratulations to UK College of Education doctoral candidates Mark Samudre, Collin Shepley, and Megan Jones. Samudre, a doctoral candidate in special education, and Shepley, a doctoral candidate in interdisciplinary early childhood education, were selected as outstanding scholars through an internationally competitive process to participate in the Council for Exceptional Children’s … Read More

With a focus on the changing nature of education in a connected world, a new partnership is offering educators options for pairing graduate certificates and advanced degrees with professional learning microcredentials. The University of Kentucky College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership Studies is partnering with Eduro Learning Inc., an … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education student Angelo Lacoude and alumna Mikeiya Morrow recently received Lyman T. Johnson awards. Lacoude, a junior Kinesiology and Health Promotion student, received a Torch Bearer award. Morrow, who graduated in 2017 with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, received a Torch of Excellence award. The … Read More

Dr. Lance Poston, director of the University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources in the Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives, will deliver the second talk in the UK College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation 2018-19 Colloquium Series. The public is invited to see Poston … Read More

Can data for social science research be gleaned from a yearbook entry? Or are yearbooks mere pieces of nostalgia? Dr. John Thelin, historian and professor of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation at the University of Kentucky College of Education, provides his take in a piece for Inside Higher Ed. His new … Read More

The University of Kentucky College of Education’s chapter of the Student Council for Exceptional Children recently co-hosted a sensory-friendly Halloween bash with Autism Society of the Bluegrass. Trick-or-treating practice, games, food, and prizes were offered at the Taylor Education Building on the UK campus. To view photos click here.  

Dr. Meredith Sims, a UK College of Education alumnus who was advised during her doctoral work by Dr. Heather Erwin in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, was recently recognized for her promotion of arts integration. Sims is an assistant professor of dance and coordinator of the dance education … Read More

Fifty years ago, the University of Kentucky established the Department of Special Education, and today the department includes programs and projects focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages. The department held a 50th anniversary celebration this past weekend. It was an opportunity to connect with present … Read More

Jakob Hester, a second year Master of Science student in Health Promotion, was selected to represent the University of Kentucky in the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Collegiate Champion Program. Hester was one of 20 champions selected across the country for the 2018-19 year. The Collegiate Champion program gives undergraduate … Read More

Interested in the field of counseling psychology? A panel of students, faculty and working professionals will answer questions from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 in 109 Dickey Hall. They will discuss the specialty of counseling psychology, how counseling psychology differs from clinical psychology, and what master’s and doctoral degree training … Read More

The 2018 Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Colloquium will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Gaines Center, Bingham Davis House, 218 E. Maxwell St. The event is hosted by the UK College of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation. Two alumni of the program, … Read More

A UK College of Education student group is raising funds to host events that build and maintain partnerships between police officers and members of the autism community. From 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 customers at Mellow Mushroom (S. Upper Street) can have 15 percent of their bill donated to the Police Autism … Read More

Registration is open for the Hope for Tomorrow 5K and Fun Run, which benefits a children’s organization with ties to the UK College of Education. Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown co-founded Hope for Tomorrow. She is a UK College of Education professor of Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and faculty director of the … Read More

  The latest Teaching in Today’s Tech Powered Classroom Q&A posted on Education Week Teacher is from Dr. Justin Bathon, weighing in on pitfalls and opportunities that arise when schools invest in tech. Bathon is an associate professor in the UK College of Education Department of Educational Leadership Studies and is … Read More

Thanks to everyone who helped make the UK College of Education’s Family Weekend event a success. Students and families explored Dickey Hall, played corn hole and Jenga, chatted with faculty, staff and administrators, and enjoyed a catered brunch. The following FAQ explains more about Family Weekend: What is Family Weekend? … Read More

Three UK College of Education alumni were honored during the college’s 2018 Gary L. Stingle Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by UK College of Education Interim Dean Rosetta Sandidge. The Outstanding Teaching Award was presented to Pamela Duncan, a math teacher at Woodford County High School. Dr. Mary Lynn English, … Read More

The Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE) 2018 Conference was hosted recently at the Hilary J. Boone Center on the University of Kentucky campus. Dr. Kim White, clinical associate professor in the UK College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is KATE president and oversaw conference planning. The conference … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education doctoral student Monica Mundy has been selected for the new Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for Minorities  (DREAM) Scholars program. Mundy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Sciences, with a focus in Health Promotion, in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion. The two-year program provides … Read More

Lester Beaty speaks with emotion when he talks about the uncle he never met, Private Joe Stanton Elmore. He went missing in action during the Korean war in 1950. Last month, after the passing of nearly seven decades, his uncle’s remains were laid to rest next to his brother, who … Read More

University of Kentucky College of Education associate professor Dr. Melinda J. Ickes co-wrote an editorial on e-cigarettes that appeared in the Friday, Sept. 7 edition of the Herald-Leader. Ickes is director of the Go Tobacco-free initiative to promote tobacco-free college campuses. She co-wrote the editorial with Dr. Ellen J. Hahn, … Read More

Several University of Kentucky College of Education programs will promote study abroad opportunities at the Education Abroad & Exchanges Fall Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. Ellie Holliday, international partnerships coordinator for the UK College of Education, will be available at … Read More

It’s a well-known fact that sexual desire ebbs and flows throughout the life of a long-term relationship for a number of reasons. Questions like “What factors increase and decrease desire?” and “How can couples work through those factors?” have long been topics of interest for researchers and clinicians, but dozens … Read More

College of Education students – including undergraduates – will present at the annual Spring Research Conference in March. The conference allows graduate and undergraduate students to present their research, whether it is completed, in progress or at the proposal stage. This free event provides a welcoming context in which to … Read More

Jennifer Meo-Sexton, a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Education, is the 2018 Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year. Valvoline, Inc.™ and the Kentucky Department of Education made the announcement today at a ceremony held at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton; Education and Workforce … Read More

Congratulations to the University College of Education’s class of 2017! Click the photo below for a look behind the scenes at the May commencement ceremony on Sunday.  

The work of Educational, Counseling, and School Psychology students on behalf of racial justice has been featured in an NBC News article, “Black Student Movements Are Evolving With Time.”

In partnership with the Human Development Institute (HDI), Drs. John Nash and Beth Rous received funding from the Division of Child Care, Race-to-the-Top Early Learning Challenge, to prototype a new system of coaching services for licensed early care and education providers across the state.  The project focuses on the use of … Read More