🎓✨Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of the Class of 2024! As they walked across the stage at the University of Kentucky December Commencement, we’re proud to witness the dedication, resilience, and passion they’ve shown in their journey toward improving the health of our communities. The future of public health is in their hands, and we can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make. Congratulations to our graduates — your hard work has paid off, and the world is ready for all the positive change you’ll bring! 💙
University of Kentucky College of Public Health
Public Health
LEXINGTON, Kentucky 3,280 followers
Making positive and redefining change to help all of our communities be healthier, safer, and stronger. #youbelonghere
About us
IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE EVERY COMMUNITY has a Passion, Purpose, and Pathway for a Healthier Life. Public health is about building bridges and bringing people together. We look at events, situations, and circumstances that are impacting health across their community and beyond and think, “What can I do to make a positive change?” Many want to help people but sometimes are not sure where to start. Public Health is the best place to start! Public health is the fulfillment of society’s interest in being healthy. Public health’s mission is to leave the world a healthier place for the next generation. This mission is met through our three core functions: assessment, assurance, and policy development. Furthermore, public health prevents disease, prolongs life, and promotes health for everyone. Our team of public health ambassadors and champions are all making positive, equitable, and redefining change in order to make our communities healthier, safer, and stronger. Ready to build a healthier world with us by building bridges? Then you belong here! Our vision is catalyzing positive change for public health. Our mission is developing public health leaders, conduct innovative and impactful research, and collaborate with partners to improve public health in Kentucky and beyond.
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http://cph.uky.edu
External link for University of Kentucky College of Public Health
- Industry
- Public Health
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- LEXINGTON, Kentucky
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- public health, higher education, education, health administration, health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health management, environmental health, global health, and health behavior
Locations
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111 Washington Avenue
LEXINGTON, Kentucky 40536, US
Employees at University of Kentucky College of Public Health
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Kathleen Winter, PhD, MPH
State Epidemiologist | Director of Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning | Assistant Professor
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Dee Beegle
Grant Specialist Senior
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Ketrell McWhorter, PhD, MBA, ACE-CPT, ACE-FNS
Assistant Professor and Director of the Global Health Graduate Certificate, University of Kentucky, College of Public Health
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Keith Knapp
Senior Advisor - Adult Programs at KY Cabinet for Health And Family Services - Office of the Secretary
Updates
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Alexandria Thomas, a PhD student at CPH, is conducting crucial research on an assortment of toxic manmade “forever chemicals” in the area surrounding a toxic waste incineration plant in East Liverpool, Ohio. Her work is not only advancing our understanding of these persistent chemicals but also bridging the gap between geological sciences and public health to protect vulnerable communities. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e56KWz-Y
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Congratulations to David Fardo, PhD, the Stephen W. Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public Health at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, on being named a Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA)! This prestigious honor highlights Dr. Fardo's outstanding contributions to statistical science and his dedication to advancing the field. Read about his honor: https://lnkd.in/etaEvtfV
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Our BPH students had an amazing time at today's Final Focus, which is designed to help them unwind, connect, and gear up for finals. Whether they were seeking a quiet space to study, course-specific support from faculty, or a chance to recharge, Final Focus had it all. Here's to staying calm, focused, and ready to conquer exams!
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In the fall semester, our students experienced public health in action during our Discover, Experience, Apply, and Learn (DEAL) Day! They toured key sites in Lexington including Lexington Public Safety Emergency Operations Center, Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, while also connecting with partners like the YMCA and Kentucky Department for Public Health. 🏥💧 To read the full story, visit: https://lnkd.in/g4vzNKrA
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PhD student Sydney Shafer is on a mission to better understand air quality and chemical exposures in East Palestine, Ohio, following the derailment of a freight train carrying hazardous materials in early 2023. Shafer has partnered with UK's Erin Haynes and Duke's Heather Stapleton to examine East Palestine residents’ personal exposure using silicone wristbands. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gEuwZncJ
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Meet our CPH Student Ambassador Sophie Ciaverelli! Why did Sohpie choose public health: "I wanted to study something I could apply when I step outside of the classroom and help better the lives of individuals and communities." Learn more about #publichealth and CPH by connecting with our ambassadors: https://lnkd.in/ggK5hVKY
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🎉 Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Public Health Showcase! 📅 Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 📍 Location: University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom This in-person event is a gathering to share innovative work in public health research, practice, and teaching. All presentations will be in poster format to foster networking and collaboration. 💡 Submit an abstract now: UK CPH students, faculty, staff, community partners, and collaborators are invited to submit an abstract for research posters and non-research posters. The CPH Office of Research will cover printing costs for posters with CPH authorship. 📧 Questions: Visit https://lnkd.in/gjSbyUNc
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🎓💡 Final Focus: Your Finals Week Power-Up! 💡🎓 Ready to crush finals? Join us on Friday, Dec. 13, for Final Focus, an event designed to keep you calm, focused, and ready to ace your exams! 🎁 Care Packages & Door Prizes exclusively for CPH students! 📚 Peaceful Study Spaces 🧘♀️ Mindfulness Activities to recharge your brain 👩🏫 Course-Specific Guidance from faculty Don’t miss this chance to stay motivated and supported during finals week. Let’s finish strong together! More details at https://lnkd.in/epH-EkR9.
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