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