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Nursing students practice working with IVs inside the UK College of Nursing's Simulation Center. Photo by Shaun Ring.

UK, Asbury University announce nursing education partnership

By Abby Laub Jan 11, 2024

WILMORE, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Asbury University and the University of Kentucky College of Nursing are pleased to announce a dual enrollment agreement for students to complete both an Asbury bachelor’s degree and, after transferring to UK with preferred admission to the UK College of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in under five years, meeting a direct need for highly qualified nurses in the state of Kentucky and beyond.

Corey Moore leads advising for undergraduates and graduate students in the College of Nursing.

College football legend now advises, mentors students at UK’s College of Nursing

By Hayden Gooding Dec 19, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2023) — Corey Moore was known for being one of the most intimidating defensive linemen in college football and went on to be one of the most decorated players in Virginia Tech’s program history. Moore was a defensive lineman at Virginia Tech from 1997 to 1999. During his time, he was named a two-time First Team All-American, two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year and received both the Lombardi Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy in the same season.

Rendering of the Michael D. Rankin M.D. Health Education Building.

‘UK at the Half’: New facility to transform medical education, care in Kentucky

By Amy Jones-Timoney Dec 19, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2023) — The Michael D. Rankin M.D. Health Education Building will help transform medical education for future students — and ultimately improve care for patients across Kentucky.

Alumni Spotlight: Kylie Dougherty

By: Brittany Fiero Nov 30, 2023

Congratulations to Dr. Kylie Dougherty, RN, BSN, MPhil, who successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University. Dr. Dougherty earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors at the UK College of Nursing (UK CON) in 2019. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. Here's what we learned during our talk with Dr. Dougherty: What is your current job(s), and what do you find most rewarding about your work?

CDC grant to fund BREATHE co-director Melinda Ickes’ program targeting tobacco-related health disparities

Amanda Nelson Nov 20, 2023

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant targeting tobacco-related health disparities has been awarded for a program designed by Melinda Ickes, Ph.D., a University of Kentucky College of Education professor of health promotion.

Alumni Spotlight: Rebekah Dailey

By: Brittany Fiero Nov 7, 2023

This week, we are excited to highlight UK College of Nursing alumna Rebekah Dailey, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, LSS-GB. She is currently a Policy Fellow for Stanford Byers Biodesign Program in Stanford, California. Dr. Dailey is a two-time UK graduate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in 2012 and Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2017 with a specialization in Population and Organizational Systems Leadership. Here's what we learned during our talk with Dr. Dailey:

Groundbreaking ceremony held for UK Health Education Building

Kristi Willett Nov 2, 2023

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the largest academic building in the history of the University of Kentucky.

Nursing PhD Students Selected for UNITE Program

Erin Wickey Nov 2, 2023

The United In True Equity Research Priority Area (UNITE RPA) welcomed this year’s cohort of 21 graduate students to the UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program.

Ellen Hahn named a 2023 Healthy Kentucky Champion

Allison Perry Oct 16, 2023

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has announced its 2023 Healthy Kentucky Champions, recognized for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve, at the local and/or state level.

UK awarded $19 million to research tobacco regulation in Appalachia

Oct 9, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky will be home to a new research center focused on state tobacco regulations named the Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST) with its initial five years funded by a $19 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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