Each fellow will work with a Behavioral Science faculty mentor on a research or community-engaged project that addresses the health of Black Americans.
Jeri Heileman, a doctoral scholar in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies, is exploring new ways to keep improving support and connection of online learning environments.
The Martin Luther King Center, along with units across campus, will celebrate Black History Month with a series virtual and in-person events and programs throughout February.
The program provides professional development and networking opportunities for current doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers considering careers in higher education.
The fellowships were developed to enhance medical students’ understanding of health disparities, political and social inequalities, and health care inequities experienced by Black Americans.
The counseling psychology doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky’s College of Education counsels people who are experiencing mental health issues from racial trauma, substance abuse and criminal justice involvement.
