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Latest News & Events

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UK Student Public Health Association honored with Kentucky Public Health Association Student Engagement Award for Third Consecutive Year

Stephanie Ramsey
 Apr 4, 2025

or the third year in a row, the University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA) has been awarded the Student Engagement Award for Excellence by the Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA).

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College of Public Health’s Dr. Sarah Cprek Receives National ASPPH Early Career Teaching Excellence Award

Stephanie Ramsey
 Apr 1, 2025

The University of Kentucky College of Public Health's Dr. Sarah Cprek has been honored with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Early Career Teaching Excellence Award.

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Building Safer Communities: Kentucky Injury-Free Academy Opens Applications

Stephanie Ramsey, KIPRC
 Mar 27, 2025

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), part of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, has opened applications for the Kentucky Injury-Free Academy (KIFA)—a new initiative designed to help Kentucky organizations develop sustainable, community-driven violence prevention strategies that incorporate shared risk and protective factors.

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New Leadership at CPH: Amanda Ellis Named Assistant Dean for Public Health Science Programs

Stephanie Ramsey
 Mar 25, 2025

The University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) has appointed Amanda Ellis, PhD, as the new Assistant Dean for the Public Health Science Programs.

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National Public Health Week 2025

Apr 7–13, 2025

The University of Kentucky's College of Public Health is proud to celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025, with a series of fun and informative events, service activities, and more that promote public health's passion, purpose, and pathway for a healthier life!

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One Day for UK 2025

Apr 24, 2025

On April 24, the Big Blue Nation will come together to support their favorite College – the College of Public Health! Join a tradition of generosity that brightens the path for Wildcats of all generations, ensuring that Ev’ry Wildcat Star Will Shine.

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National Public Health Week Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K

Apr 6, 2025, 12:30 – 3:00 PM

The race begins at 2pm, packet pick up begins at 12:30pm.

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National Public Health Week Kickoff Forum - Celebrating 30 Years of National Public Health Week

Apr 7, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

This forum to commemorate the 30th anniversary of NPHW will highlight the comprehensive impact of public health and will explore the future of public health by addressing "what's next." Join us online or in Washington, DC.

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