University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Directions Website Contact the university

University of Kentucky College of Public Health Advancing public health, for Kentucky, for all. IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE EVERY COMMUNITY has a Passion, Purpose, and Pathway for a Healthier Life.

Public health is about building bridges and bringing people together. We look at events, situations, and circumstances that are impacting health across their community and beyond and think, “What can I do to make a positive change?” Many want to help people but sometimes are not sure where to start. Public Health is the best place to start! Public health is the fulfillment of society’s interest in being healthy. Public health’s mission is to leave the world a healthier place for the next generation. This mission is met through our three core functions: assessment, assurance, and policy development. Furthermore, public health prevents disease, prolongs life, and promotes health for everyone. Our team of public health ambassadors and champions are all making positive, equitable, and redefining change in order to make our communities healthier, safer, and stronger. Ready to build a healthier world with us by building bridges? Then you belong here! Our vision is catalyzing positive change for public health. Our mission is developing public health leaders, conduct innovative and impactful research, and collaborate with partners to improve public health in Kentucky and beyond.

A night to notice, celebrate and believe. We gathered to celebrate the power of public health and honor those making a d...
10/19/2026

A night to notice, celebrate and believe. We gathered to celebrate the power of public health and honor those making a difference in Kentucky and beyond at the Public Health Hall of Fame. Like Kentucky agates, our impact is built layer by layer, through extraordinary people and stronger communities.💎

👻 Something spooky has been spotted around UKCPH... Our favorite octopus decided to try out a Halloween costume and expl...
10/12/2026

👻 Something spooky has been spotted around UKCPH... Our favorite octopus decided to try out a Halloween costume and explore campus for the day. Swipe through to follow the adventure and see how it ends!

*Octopus plushies will be available at CPH Halloween while supplies last!*

10/02/2026

Join us for the College of Public Health's annual Halloween celebration on October 29 from 10 AM to 3 PM 🎃 Enjoy activity stations, candy, chili, and more with students, faculty, and staff.

[Video Description: Text on screen reads, "POV (point of view) we go to CPH Halloween together 🎃🍂." The video features quick clips from last year's College of Public Health Halloween celebration, including decorated rooms, bowls of candy, pots of chili, activity stations, and students, faculty, and staff interacting throughout the event.]

How can partnerships and data work together to improve community health?Join us for the next Big Blue Public Health Illu...
09/22/2026

How can partnerships and data work together to improve community health?

Join us for the next Big Blue Public Health Illumination Seminar Series as we explore how collaborative, community-driven analytics can help identify needs, inform decisions, and connect people with resources that improve health outcomes.

October 14, 2026 | 2-3 p.m. ET
🔗 Register at: https://redcap.uky.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=HC3XE7A8XF94FHXC

Following the conversation, join us for a post-seminar reception from 3–4 p.m. with light refreshments.

09/15/2026

📱 Oops. We may have dropped the phone, but we didn't miss Pump It Up.

[Video Description: Two students appear on screen and begin speaking before the phone is dropped. The video cuts to the students standing in front of a sign that reads "Pump It Up," where they joke that they were too excited about the event. The video then shows highlights from Pump It Up, including a speaker at a podium, attendees participating in games and craft activities, food stations, and a photo booth.]

What a great evening at Pump It Up! Thank you to everyone who came out, brought the energy, and got pumped with us. Here...
09/10/2026

What a great evening at Pump It Up! Thank you to everyone who came out, brought the energy, and got pumped with us. Here's to a great year at the College of Public Health.💙🤍

09/04/2026

Ever wondered why we call it Pump It Up? Tune in with Dean Bush for a quick history behind John Snow and the Broad Street Pump.

Student, come kick off the semester with your public health community on September 10! Food, games, giveaways, networking + good vibes. You won’t want to miss it.

[Video Description: Dean Heather Bush sits in an office and speaks directly to the camera while holding a small microphone. Throughout the video, she explains the story of John Snow, the Broad Street pump, and their significance to public health. Historical photographs, maps, and other archival images appear on screen to illustrate the events and concepts she discusses and to connect the story to the College of Public Health's Pump It Up tradition.]

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the first Big Blue Public Health Illumination Seminar Series session o...
09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the first Big Blue Public Health Illumination Seminar Series session of the year — featuring Dr. Felicity Enders! We appreciate your participation and engagement as we explored new perspectives on public health research.

Stay tuned for more seminars to come as we continue bringing together experts and ideas that illuminate the future of public health.💡

Learn more: https://cph.uky.edu/events/big-blue-public-health-illumination-seminar-series

We’re back for Year 2 of the Big Blue Public Health Illumination Seminar Series! 💡This year, we’re digging into research...
09/01/2026

We’re back for Year 2 of the Big Blue Public Health Illumination Seminar Series! 💡This year, we’re digging into research, data and the partnerships that can help turn ideas into action for healthier communities across Kentucky.

Join us Sept. 2 with Felicity Enders, Ph.D., and Oct. 14 for a conversation on partnerships and community-driven analytics. Both seminars are free, open to the public and available in person or virtually.

Learn more: https://cph.uky.edu/news/big-blue-public-health-illumination-enters-second-year-focus-on-research-data-and

08/25/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY REVEAL 🚨
Want one? Be at Pump It Up 2026!

📍 Gatton Student Center Grand Ballrooms
📅 September 10 • 4 PM–6:30 PM
*Available while supplies last. Sizes are not guaranteed.

[Video Description: Three students stand together and strike a coordinated pose. As the video reaches the beat of the music, College of Public Health sweatpants appear in their hands. The students display the sweatpants and smile toward the camera.]

Address

111 Washington Avenue
Lexington, KY
40536

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when University of Kentucky College of Public Health posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to University of Kentucky College of Public Health:

Shortcuts

Share