LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research to Host 2026 Child Welfare Expo at WKU
Mar 9th, 2026
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at WKU will host the 2026 Child Welfare Expo on April 2, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 PM CST at the WKU Knicely Conference Center.
South Central Kentucky AHEC awarded $40,000 grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Jan 23rd, 2026
The funding will allow SC KY AHEC to deepen its impact in the region by increasing access to healthcare education and career exploration opportunities for students in the surrounding communities.
Equity-Focused Workforce Development for Kentucky Medicaid project receives funding
Nov 24th, 2025
A multidisciplinary team of WKU faculty and academic leaders received $145,002.93 through the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services State University Partnership Program (SUP28 Cohort) for their project.
WKU College of Health and Human Services launches new Collegiate Recovery Resource Center
Nov 18th, 2025
CHHS is proud to announce the establishment of its new Collegiate Recovery Resource Center (CRRC), a comprehensive, trauma-informed support program designed to serve students impacted by opioid use disorder and other substance use challenges.
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.
