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New $1.2 Million Grant Prepares Early Childhood Educators, Applied Behavior Analysts

The University of Kentucky College of Education has received a $1.2 million grant to uniquely prepare school personnel who are in high demand — preschool teachers and applied behavior analysts.

UK Professor Uses Science to Dive Into Conversations About Racism

Candice Nicole Hargons is not interested in glossing over the intricacies of racism. She is using science to take a deep dive into conversations about whether racism exists, who is most impacted by it and what it means to be racist.

Newly Funded Study Explores Differences Among Charter, Private, and Public Schools

UK researchers are working with the University of Notre Dame and the University of Washington-Bothell to uncover how school voucher programs impact long-term student outcomes.

Shared UK, UofL Grant Adresses Special Education Faculty Shortage

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs, this project will prepare 10 doctoral level scholars in special education, five at UK and five at UofL.

UK College of Education's John Thelin Publishes New Edition of Higher Ed Book

John Thelin has just published the third edition of “A History of American Higher Education," which goes into detail about the last decade in higher education.

UK College of Education Receives Funding to Improve Math Education for Elementary Students

The University of Kentucky College of Education has received $599,875 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research, develop, and implement ways of teaching mathematics that integrate equitable teaching practices.

Study Finds Growth of Faculty Diversity Largely Minimal in U.S. Colleges, Universities

Colleges and universities across the nation lack the diversity needed among faculty to deliver a well-rounded education, says a new study in the recently launched South Texas College of Law Houston Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy.

2 Professors Receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

The University of Kentucky recently honored Marilyn Campbell and Suzanne Segerstrom for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award during the 13th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

UK Board Awards 16 University Professorships for 2019-20

This week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year.

New UK Study Finds E-Cigarette Use on the Rise in Undergraduates

In results University of Kentucky researchers are calling “alarming,” more than three out of 10 undergraduates reported using e-cigarettes, according to a new study published in the March 26 edition of the Journal of American College Health.