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 is part of 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 Kentucky College 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
Several school principals recently played a role in helping UK College of Education elementary education majors prepare to interview for teaching positions. A seminar was held at Picadome Elementary where students learned about certification and applying to Kentucky districts from Cindy Godsey, associate director of certified personnel for Fayette County … Read More
The Prichard Committee Student Voice Team will discuss their new book, Ready or Not: Stories From the Students Behind the Statistics, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 in the Taylor Education Building Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, is in partnership with the University of … Read More
Dr. Dana Malone, author of From Single to Serious, and an alumna of the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, recently spoke at the college. In her talk, “Legislating Love: Breaking Down the Regulatory Matrix on American Evangelical Campuses,” Malone discussed college relationships, … Read More
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) honored University of Kentucky College of Education student Barry Phillips as a “Major of the Year” during the organization’s 133rd National Convention & Expo in March in Nashville, Tenn. The award celebrates outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education, recreation … Read More
Doctoral student Anssi Saari wasn’t sure how he, as a researcher, would be received, but he could not pass up the chance that came his way last semester. His faculty advisor at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Mark Abel, had connections that enabled Saari to conduct behind-the-scenes research during the … Read More
Dr. Candice Hargons, assistant professor in Counseling Psychology, was featured in this month’s American Psychological Association’s magazine, APA Monitor on Psychology, for her leadership as an early career psychologist. She serves on the Council of Representatives for the Society of Counseling Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association. Hargons’ research focuses … Read More
For the 20th year, the University of Kentucky College of Education is hosting 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 … Read More