Preparing excellent teachers to lead classrooms across the state was at the center of an initiative recently launched in Kentucky. Representatives from 18 educator preparation programs and seven school districts, along with state education leaders, gathered in Louisville in May for a summit to kick off the Kentucky Excellence in … Read More
Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm, professor and chair in the UK College of Education’s Department of STEM Education, was one of 14 UK faculty members to receive a 2018-19 University Research Professorship. The award is presented to members of the UK faculty who have demonstrated excellence in research and creative work that … 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 public is invited to join the anniversary celebration in Lexington on October 13 and 14, 2018. … Read More
When everyone has a place at the table in education, what are the possibilities? When our educational systems are NOT inclusive, how do we change them? UK College of Education faculty members recently dove deeper into these questions, and more, when they provided free community talks during a casual evening at … Read More
Jesse Bacon is a school leader with a passion for helping students find relevancy in what they learn. He often challenges the status quo and helps others push the boundaries of the teaching and learning process. Bacon was raised in eastern Kentucky, graduating from Fleming County High School in 1999. … Read More
University of Kentucky College of Education senior Madison Conroy knows the teaching profession fits her passion for serving others. And she is certain about her passion because she has spent the past four years at UK in service and leadership roles. Conroy recently received UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts, … Read More
For the 20th year, the University of Kentucky College of Education hosted an event for members of the public to honor a teacher, professor, principal or other education professional who has made a difference. The nominated teachers do not have to be graduates of the University of Kentucky or even … Read More
Students from schools across Kentucky recently came to the University of Kentucky campus to compete in a National History Day contest. It was hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society and the UK College of Education. Students competed via exhibits, documentaries, websites, performances, and papers featuring topics related to this year’s … Read More
Dr. Beth Goldstein and Dr. Janice W. Fernheimer are leading a collaborative effort to preserve the oral histories of people who have a place in the diversity and complexity of Jewish history in Kentucky. Goldstein is a professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation at the University of … 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