UK Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony | College of Public Health

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May 5, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center: - Details

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, the University of Kentucky and the College of Public Health celebrated our graduates and future public health champions!

We had approximately 120 public health students receive their degrees and now they embark on those important next steps in their personal and professional journeys.

#UKCPHGRAD2023 #YouWillAlwaysBelongHere

2023 Commencement Pictures

Public health students pictured in graduation regalia — Public health graduates pictured in regalia

Linda Kim

Public health students pictured in graduation regalia with faculty Maureen Jones, Julia Costich and Martha Riddell — Public health graduates pictured in regalia with Drs. Martha Riddell, Julia Costich, and Maureen Jones

Linda Kim

Public health students pictured in graduation regalia — Public health graduates pictured in regalia

Linda Kim

Public health students at commencement ceremony in graduation regalia at Rupp Arena — Public health graduates at commencement ceremony in regalia at Rupp Arena

Linda Kim

Public health students at commencement ceremony in graduation regalia at Rupp Arena — Public health graduates at commencement ceremony in regalia at Rupp Arena

Linda Kim

Students pictured in graduation regalia in front of the public health flag — Graduates pictured in regalia in front of the public health flag

Linda Kim

Public health student waiving to crow at commencement ceremony — Public health graduate waiving to crow at commencement ceremony

Linda Kim

Public health student Johnny Zelenak looking at crowd — Public health graduate Johnny Zelenak looking at crowd

Linda Kim

Public health graduates in regalia at commencement ceremony — Public health graduates in regalia at commencement ceremony

Linda Kim

Graduates watching the commencement ceremony — Graduates watching the commencement ceremony

Linda Kim

Two public health graduates smiling at the crowd — Public health graduates smiling at the crowd

Linda Kim

Public health graduate smiling at the crowd with a thumbs up sign — Public health graduate smiling at the crowd with a thumbs up sign

Linda Kim

Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony — Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony

Linda Kim

Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony — Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony

Linda Kim

Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony — Public health graduates smiling while seated at ceremony

Linda Kim

Graduates speaking with each other at commencement ceremony — Graduates speaking with each other at commencement ceremony

Linda Kim

Graduates watching the commencement ceremony at Rupp Arena — Graduates watching the commencement ceremony at Rupp Arena

Linda Kim

Graduates watching the commencement ceremony at Rupp Arena — Graduates watching the commencement ceremony at Rupp Arena

Linda Kim

Faculty members Anna Hoover, Angela Carman, Martha Riddell (back row) and Kathleen Winter, Emily Slade, Steve Browning (front row) in regalia watching ceremony — Faculty members Anna Hoover, Angela Carman, Martha Riddell (back row) and Kathleen Winter, Emily Slade, Steve Browning (front row) in regalia watching ceremony

Linda Kim

Pictured is the jumbotron at Rupp Arena — Jumbotron at Rupp Arena

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Graduates turning their tassels at commencement ceremony — Graduates turning their tassels at commencement ceremony

Linda Kim

Graduates Gavin Rienne and Corbin Kirksey pictured at the alumni reception event — Graduates Gavin Rienne and Corbin Kirksey at the alumni reception event

Linda Kim

Public health students attending the alumni reception event — Public health graduates attending the alumni reception event

Linda Kim

Public health students attending the alumni reception event — Public health graduates attending the alumni reception event

Linda Kim

Public health graduates attending the alumni reception event at Rupp Arena — Public health graduates attending the alumni reception event at Rupp Arena

Linda Kim

Public health graduate smiling with her family and posing for a picture — Public health graduate smiling with her family and posing for a picture

Linda Kim

Pictured are graduates Vanessa Diaz and Alexus Webster in regalia smiling — Graduates Vanessa Diaz and Alexus Webster in regalia smiling

Linda Kim

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Hall of Fame 2023
Invited guests are encouraged to attend the annual UK College of Public Health's 2023 Hall of Fame. This event honors promising and distinguished public health alumni and leaders across different award categories, joining a rich history spanning approximately 20 years.

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	Anna Hallahan Alumni Coordinator Senior Categories Staff Phone 859-257-5678 Email anna.hallahan@uky.edu

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