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Nursing PhD Students Selected for UNITE Program

Erin Wickey

Nov 2, 2023

Graduate, Recognition, Student Recognition

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

BREATHE

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

BREATHE

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)

UK-CARES Hosts Climate and Health Workshop for Kentucky Teachers

By: Hayden Gooding

Oct 3, 2023

Public Service

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) hosted K-12 teachers across Kentucky for a virtual training on climate and health in Kentucky.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Drew Bugajski

By: Brittany Fiero

Oct 3, 2023

Alumni Recognition

We reunited with alumnus Dr. Drew Bugajski, Ph.D., RN, this week. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2014) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (2018) from the UK College of Nursing. Here's what we learned during our talk with Dr. Bugajski: What is your current job(s), and what do you find most rewarding about your work?

UK Researchers' Study Focuses on Preventing Deaths of Pregnant Women

By: Lindsay Travis

Sep 26, 2023

Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2023) — A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is working to reduce the number of deaths and injuries among pregnant and postpartum women through an online training program for UK students in helping professions across nine UK colleges.

Alumni Spotlight: Whitney Kaslow

By: Brittany Fiero

Sep 21, 2023

Alumni Recognition

Our Alumni Spotlight this week features Whitney Willett Kaslow, DNP, PNP-AC, FNP-C.

Alumni Spotlight: Zim Okoli

By: Brittany Fiero

Sep 12, 2023

Alumni Recognition

We look forward to sharing our latest Alumni Spotlight, which features Dr. Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli, Professor, PhD, MPH, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NCTTP FAAN! Dr. Okoli received his undergraduate degrees in nursing and philosophy from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. He subsequently earned a Master of Science in Nursing (2002), a Master of Science in Public Health (2005), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (2005), all from UK.

'Behind the Blue': The importance of nursing with Dean Rosalie Mainous

Kody Kiser

Aug 8, 2023

Faculty Recognition

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Dean Rosalie Mainous talks about the allure of returning to the Bluegrass to become dean of the UK College of Nursing, the insight gained from clinical work that she applies to her academic endeavors, the vital importance of nursing to the entire health care structure, and more.

The Provost’s 2023 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Cathy Catlett

by UKNow

Jul 13, 2023

Faculty Recognition

Cathy Catlett, assistant professor in the UK College of Nursing, is one of 10 winners to receive the University of Kentucky’s 2022-23 Outstanding Teaching Awards. These awards identify and recognize individuals who demonstrate special dedication to student achievement and who are successful in their teaching. Recipients were selected via nomination and reviewed by a selection committee based in the UK Provost’s Office for Faculty Advancement and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.

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