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
In honor of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month, five future and current educators share stories of being inspired to teach, overcoming challenges, and their commitment to having a positive impact on the lives they touch. Listen on Libsyn (external link)
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
By Amanda Nelson The latest edition of a widely used tool for teaching and assessing preschool children was developed with the help of a University of Kentucky professor with extensive experience in early childhood education and the support of the UK Early Childhood Lab. UK College of Education’s Jennifer Grisham, professor in … Read More