Working Toward Change: A Message from Dean Arnett Sep 25, 2020 The following message was distributed to all College of Public Health students, faculty, and staff on September 25, 2020.    Dear College of...

Award-Winning MPH Course Combines Environmental Health Knowledge With Leadership, Communications Practice Sep 15, 2020   Dr. Anna Goodman Hoover, assistant professor of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, is...

National Figures to Speak at Virtual Symposium on Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Aug 17, 2020     Across the United States, racial and ethnic minorities experience disparities in health outcomes driven by social inequities and the...

2019-2020 Dean's Awards for Teaching Recipients Aug 5, 2020 The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 Dean's Awards for Teaching. Selected on the basis of...

Experiencing Cancer in Appalachia Jul 21, 2020   A new publication in the Journal of Appalachian Health (JAH) examines the experiences of individuals with cancer in Appalachian Kentucky.   The...

Dr. Donna Arnett Serves on National Academy of Sciences Committee Examining Use of Dogs in Biomedical Research Jul 21, 2020   Dr. Donna K. Arnett, dean and professor of Epidemiology at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, served on the National Academy of Sciences...

Racism is a Public Health Issue: a Statement from the UK College of Public Health Jun 9, 2020   The following message was distributed to UK College of Public Health students, faculty, staff, and alumni on June 1, 2020:   This weekend...

College of Public Health Seeks Nominees for Hall of Fame "Legends and Leaders" Awards Jun 8, 2020 Since its founding, the University of Kentucky College of Public Health has honored living legends of public health as well as posthumous recipients in two...

Commentary: Law Enforcement Violence and the Construction of a Just Society Jun 8, 2020   Following is a commentary by Dr. Rafael E. Pérez-Figueroa, assistant professor of Health, Behavior & Society in the University of Kentucky...

Kiviniemi Leads Working Group for Public Health Teaching Practices Jun 8, 2020 The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Task Force released its second work product, a manuscript...

"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst, because this saves lives." May 27, 2020   Dr. Teresa Waters is professor and chair in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health's Department of Health Management and Policy....

Project Seeks Information on Health Behaviors Related to COVID-19 May 25, 2020 Dr. Marc Kiviniemi, professor and chair of Health, Behavior & Society, and Dr. Ann Coker, professor in the UK College of Medicine with a dual appointment...

MPH Alum Publishes on Impact of COVID-19 on Older People Living with HIV May 25, 2020 Angel Algarin (MPH/Epidemiology 2017) is first and corresponding author of “Symptoms, Stress, and HIV-Related Care Among Older People Living with HIV During...

College of Public Health Presents Student and Faculty Awards During Virtual Commencement May 10, 2020   With COVID-19 forcing graduation celebrations online, the University of  Kentucky College of Public Health honored the Class of 2020 during...

Jennifer Stevens Elected to Lead Advising Network May 3, 2020 Jennifer Stevens, academic advisor for undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, has been elected to lead the UK Advising...

New Study Reveals Pharmacy-level Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Appalachian Kentucky May 3, 2020 A new study led by University of Kentucky College of Public Health researcher Dr. April Young and Emory University researcher Dr. Hannah F. Cooper shows that a...

Stapleton Joins NIH Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention Study Section Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Jerod L. Stapleton, associate professor of Health, Behavior & Society, has been invited to join the Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention Study Section,...

Bhargava and Deveira Named Chief Residents Apr 28, 2020   Congratulations to the new chief residents for the Occupational and Preventive Medicine Residency programs at the University of Kentucky...

Alumnae Share "Why Public Health Matters" Apr 20, 2020   A new campaign asks public health professionals across the nation to share #WhyPublicHealthMatters. Two UK College of Public Health graduates ...

Dr. Martha Riddell Named 2020 Great Teacher Apr 20, 2020       “My own teaching philosophy is to help students achieve their potential.”   Dr. Martha C. Riddell,  associate...