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Couple’s Generosity Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 17, 2020

Most choose to attend college to earn an education — hoping they will gain knowledge to prepare them for the pursuit of a career. But the path to a degree can unlock more than job opportunities. Just ask Chris Gorman. It was fall of 1961, and the University of Kentucky freshman was eager to embark on his six-year plan — a fast-track strategy that would allow him to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree by the age of 24.

'Fabulous 5' honored by College of Nursing

Sep 16, 2020

Alumni Recognition

With deep gratitude and appreciation for leading change, the University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to honor the first African American graduates in each of its nursing degree programs. These “Fabulous 5” graduates are trailblazers at the College of Nursing—each going on to excel and affect change in nursing and healthcare. In the fight for equity and racial justice, the Fab 5 are an inspiration for future generations of all students of color.

UK CON honors outstanding alumni with Dean's Puma Award

Sep 16, 2020

Alumni Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to announce a new honor to recognize some of the college’s many outstanding alumni—the Dean’s Puma Award for Alumni Excellence.

UK CON inducts 2020 Hall of Fame class

Sep 11, 2020

Alumni Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to welcome its 4th Hall of Fame of Class, joining an exemplary group of distinguished and highly-accomplished UK CON alumni.

Lynn Kelso receives UKHC-UKCON Academic-Clinical Engagement Award

Aug 31, 2020

Faculty Recognition

As part of UK HealthCare's annual nursing awards, the University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Lynn Kelso, MSN, APRN, FCCM, FAANP, was awarded the 2020 UKHC-UKCON Academic-Clinical Engagement Award. The award is given each year to a nurse who demonstrates the impact of providing services that promote the UK HealthCare and UK College of Nursing mission of an authentic and integrated academic-clinical partnership.

Virtual 2020 Celebration of Alumni Stars

Aug 31, 2020

Events, Recognition

To coincide with 2020 being declared the "Year of the Nurse," the UK College of Nursing is excited to honor 14 of its outstanding alumni with a first-of-its-kind virtual celebration this fall.

UK College of Nursing named a 2020 Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing

Aug 13, 2020

Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing has been named a 2020 Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing—a prestigious designation awarded to nursing programs, teaching hospitals and clinical sites across the country for high standards in educational excellence and visionary leadership.

Meet Student Ambassador Rachel Lappin

Aug 12, 2020

Student Recognition

Meet College of Nursing Student Ambassador Rachel Lappin! Rachel is a first-semester junior from Union, Ky. Rachel, like all of our CON student ambassadors, is a great resource for prospective students and new students looking for more information on UK's College of Nursing. She offers a first-hand experience on what it is like to be a student at the college and is readily available for advice and to answer questions. Learn more about Rachel and her experience at UK in her own words:

Three CON faculty members to be inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Aug 11, 2020

Faculty Recognition

The American Academy of Nursing has selected three University of Kentucky College of Nursing faculty members, Dr. Camille Burnett, Dr. Lovoria Williams, and Dr. Sharon Lock, to be inducted into its 2020 class of Academy Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, taking place virtually October 29-31, 2020.

Oped: Dueling Plagues: Your Time to Act

Aug 9, 2020

The below oped was written by CON faculty member Janet Odom-Forren for the Journal of Perianethesia Nursing.

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