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Welcome to the College of Public Health

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Alumni

Inviting our alumni community to stay connected to us, and each other, along with all of our college and university alumni resources.

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Student Success

Our story begins with our students and have a "students-first" approach to everything we do.

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Careers & Workforce

Preparing our future health champions to be career-ready and supplying our graduates with the right tools, experiences, partnerships, and relationships to make an impact.

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Undergraduate Research

Fostering student curiosity and development through mentored, self-directed research work.

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Research

Public health research aims at advancing knowledge about risk and protective factors (at personal, environmental, and societal levels that inform policy and interventions to improve population health.

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College-Based Centers

Our centers elevate research priorities in public health such as injury prevention and social determinants of health with the goal of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

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Latest News & Events

Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center CDC grant recipient to prevent and respond to violence

Stephanie Ramsey, UKNow Nov 30, 2023

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), housed in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has been awarded an $850,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Ensuring Workplace Safety Amid the Bustle: Resources for a Safer Holiday Season

Stephanie Ramsey, KIPRC Nov 29, 2023

The winter holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a surge in demands and heightened activity and requiring a focus on safety by businesses and their workforces.

Discover Global Health: A journey to Croatia with UK's College of Public Health

Stephanie Ramsey Nov 28, 2023

University of Kentucky College of Public Health students have an opportunity to take a deep dive into the public health issues facing Croatia in 2024. Led by Dr. Ketrell McWhorter, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, this international program promises an immersive experience that goes beyond the conventional classroom setting.