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New grant helping research team engineer better mental health solutions

A group of University of Kentucky researchers received a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to continue a critical mission: improving mental health solutions for engineering students.

Stevens-Watkins helps lead $2 million NIH grant to support underrepresented faculty

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., is one of two principal investigators leading a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support underrepresented minority faculty at predominantly white institutions across the U.S.

UK's Kathy Sheppard-Jones publishes sequel celebrating uniqueness, diversity

University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) Executive Director Kathy Sheppard-Jones continues to share her love of horses and teaching children to dream big with a new book, “You Can Do So Many Things Too!”

Health Sciences, Education awarded $1.1 million FEMA grant to study firefighter injuries

Researchers from the College of Health Sciences and College of Education have received a $1.1 million grant from FEMA to serve as principal investigators on a new study to promote injury mitigation, better work outcomes and a reduction in financial burdens for firefighters.

College of Education research team explores nation’s K-12 teacher needs

A new study designed at the University of Kentucky College of Education is gauging the types of support teachers across the nation need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on schools.

UNITE predoctoral program welcomes 18 students

The UNited In True Racial Equity Research Priority Area (UNITE RPA) welcomed its inaugural cohort of 18 graduate students from 6 colleges to the UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program. 

$1.1 million grant to support healthy aging programming across Kentucky

A $1.1 million grant will help University of Kentucky College of Education researchers measure the impacts of increased exercise and social interaction for nursing home residents.

Wilson named American Counseling Association Fellow

University of Kentucky College of Education Professor Keith B. Wilson, Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2022 American Counseling Association Fellows Award.

UK researchers highlight support efforts during Black Breastfeeding Week

As Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the U.S. from Aug. 25-31, researchers at the University of Kentucky are highlighting research and outreach initiatives supporting Black mothers’ choices to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

Black adults’ experiences with drug treatment charted in new study

A new study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment details the experiences of Black adults in drug treatment and their providers. The study authors hope it will inform changes to promote successful recovery and healing.