University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola named Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., acting dean of the College of Education, effective Jan. 4, 2023. Stevens-Watkins is a professor in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, as well as the university’s associate vice president for research, diversity and inclusion. “I am honored … Read More
For outstanding academic performance, 772 University of Kentucky College of Education students were named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. At the UK College of Education, students are prepared to inspire and lead, becoming well-prepared professionals, ready to address some of society’s most critical needs. To make the list, students … Read More
By Alicia Gregory The UNited In True Racial Equity Research Priority Area (UNITE RPA) welcomed its inaugural cohort of 18 graduate students from 6 colleges to the UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program. Five of the 18 students are from the College of Education. UNITE is led by Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., … Read More
The University of Kentucky College of Education’s newest faculty members bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and research interests to a team of distinguished researchers and educators addressing some of society’s most pressing issues. Department of Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Doyle, Ph.D. Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer L. Doyle’s activist-oriented research focuses … Read More
The University of Kentucky’s Department of STEM Education will host the Young Women LEAD Conference presented by Toyota on Tuesday, October 25, at the Singletary Center on campus. “In addition to being an awesome space to highlight careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), this free event will help … Read More
Could the game of bingo – with a twist – be part of healthier aging? A $1.086 million grant will help University of Kentucky College of Education researchers measure the impacts of increased exercise and social interaction for nursing home residents through a program called Bingocize®. The three-year study is … Read More
By Amanda Nelson The populations Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., seeks to help are often difficult to reach. It is a common predicament in health disparity research. One of her latest projects at the University of Kentucky requires asking Black Americans who use opioids to talk about their lives. Opening up … Read More
The College of Education plans to offer an array of Summer 2022 courses. Students will find UK Core, required, and elective courses delivered online or in person. For more about Summer 2022, including the summer calendar and information about financial assistance, visit summer.uky.edu. Course ID Course Name Schedule/ Modality Who … Read More
In this episode, we talk to student teachers who have stepped up to fill needs in classrooms as schools struggle to stay open among pandemic demands. But the teaching shortage is not new. What do schools need, and what can we do about it? We talk to Dean Julian Vasquez … Read More
The College of Education has a number of Winter Intersession options to help students fulfill a UK Core requirement, take an elective, and more. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor and register soon. Winter 2021-22 courses in the College of Education include: EPE/EDP 557-203 – Gathering, Analyzing & … Read More