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KRS Faculty, Dr. Allie McCreary, leads grant project focused on understanding the environmental outcomes of Youth Conservation Corps on US public lands

Jan 14th, 2022

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Northern Kentucky University College of Health and Human Services Donates to Help WKU Students Affected by Tornados

Jan 3rd, 2022

NKU donated $5,000 to the WKU CHHS Opportunity Fund to help students affected by the tornadoes.

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Preventing Farmer Suicide through Cultural Respect and Humility

Nov 30th, 2021

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WKU's BSN program ranked as best in Kentucky for 2021

Nov 12th, 2021

WKU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked as the best in Kentucky for 2021 by NursingProcess.org.

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CHHS Alumni Spotlight on Kaitlynn Craig

Nov 5th, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Kaitlynn Craig (’21) Major: Nursing (BSN) Hometown: Lexington, KY

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Bingocize® Expands partnership with Fresh Baby to Promote Healthier Habits for Older Adults

Nov 3rd, 2021

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Director of WKU’s LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research, Dr. Austin Griffiths, testifies in Frankfort

Nov 3rd, 2021

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CHHS Student Thrives in Interior Design Community

Oct 13th, 2021

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Health Information Management Instructor, Darnez Pope, co-authors recent HIM publication

Oct 12th, 2021

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Faculty and Students from the Center for Environmental and Workplace Health Receive Grant to Improve Firefighter Health

Sep 20th, 2021

WKU faculty from the Center for Environmental and Workplace Health (CEWH) in the College of Health and Human Services were awarded a grant through the Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Louisville.

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Kentucky Nurses Association Names Liz Sturgeon as Nurse of the Year

Nov 14th, 2025

Dr. Liz Sturgeon is the 2025 Kentucky Nurses Association Nurse of the Year. The award is presented annually by the KNA to recognize a nurse who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism in the field.

Area high school students explored dental careers at WKU's Pathways to Smiles Camp

Oct 20th, 2025

Area high school students from across the region participated in the Pathways to Smiles Oral Health Careers Camp—an immersive two-day experience hosted by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Held October 9–10 at WKU.

Area 4th graders participated in Ag Safety Day at WKU

Sep 29th, 2025

More than 350 fourth-graders from Warren County participated in the 30th annual Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) Safety Days® program held on Sept. 25th at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

New certificate available: Substance Use Disorder

Sep 23rd, 2025

The Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC) is designed to prepare individuals for careers in substance use counseling and treatment.

CHHS faculty member to join panel on leadership in senior living and aging services

Sep 15th, 2025

Melanie Eaton, Instructor in the Department of Public Health in CHHS, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming national webinar titled “Strengthening the Pipeline: University Innovation in Senior Living Leadership Education.”

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Kentucky Nurses Association Names Liz Sturgeon as Nurse of the Year

Nov 14th, 2025

Dr. Liz Sturgeon is the 2025 Kentucky Nurses Association Nurse of the Year. The award is presented annually by the KNA to recognize a nurse who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism in the field.

Area high school students explored dental careers at WKU's Pathways to Smiles Camp

Oct 20th, 2025

Area high school students from across the region participated in the Pathways to Smiles Oral Health Careers Camp—an immersive two-day experience hosted by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Held October 9–10 at WKU.

Area 4th graders participated in Ag Safety Day at WKU

Sep 29th, 2025

More than 350 fourth-graders from Warren County participated in the 30th annual Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) Safety Days® program held on Sept. 25th at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

New certificate available: Substance Use Disorder

Sep 23rd, 2025

The Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC) is designed to prepare individuals for careers in substance use counseling and treatment.

CHHS faculty member to join panel on leadership in senior living and aging services

Sep 15th, 2025

Melanie Eaton, Instructor in the Department of Public Health in CHHS, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming national webinar titled “Strengthening the Pipeline: University Innovation in Senior Living Leadership Education.”

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