WKU student researchers launch study on volunteerism and mental health
Apr 2nd, 2026
CHHS researchers launched a new community‑based research initiative titled Answering the Call: Stories of Everyday Heroes, a project designed to explore how civic engagement and volunteerism may improve mental health.
CHHS Dr. Jean Chen honored with SHAPE awards
Mar 30th, 2026
Dr. YuChun (Jean) Chen is the recipient of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Southern District Scholar Award and the Kentucky SHAPE College/University Educator Preparation Award.
CHHS announces Dr. Ritchie Taylor as Associate Dean
Mar 30th, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Ritchie Taylor will serve as Associate Dean of Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Dr. Taylor currently serves as the interim CHHS Associate Dean.
WKU College of Health and Human Services announces restructuring
Mar 30th, 2026
Dr. Tania Basta, the Donald R. and Irene S. Dizney Dean of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), announced that CHHS will be restructuring effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Leigh Anne Roden awarded honor by the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Mar 27th, 2026
The Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association awarded Dr. Leigh Anne Roden the Johanna B. Hancock Award, the highest honor bestowed by KSHA. Dr. Roden is a Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
