UK Doctoral Student Earns International Award
University of Kentucky doctoral student Charlene Harris in the Department of Family Sciences has been selected as one of only three recipients of the American Society of Criminology's (ASC) 2015 Graduat
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Eliminating the stigma: suicide attempt survivor sharing her story at UK
Lexington, Ky. - "Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., and it's on the rise.
UK Family Center Offers Free 'Relationship Checkups'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2015) — Visiting a doctor regularly is regarded as a necessity for keeping the body healthy, just like routine maintenance performed on a car is vital for its continued functionality and reliability. However, one of the most important aspects of many individuals' lives is often overlooked — relationships.
UK family scientist named editor of prestigious journal
Lexington, Ky. -In January, a University of Kentucky family scientist will begin his tenure as editor of one of the premier academic journals in the field.
Hans Appointed to Future of Family Science Task Force
Kentucky Families Feel Economic Impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2008) − A new University of Kentucky study found that Kentuckians, like other Americans, face economic uncertainty this holiday season. Nearly 70 percent reported a change in lifestyle due to the economy with over half of Kentucky's households having trouble buying things they want for themselves or their children during this holiday season.
UK Grad Student Receives Grant to Study Racial Disparities in Nation's High Schools
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug.UK family sciences student receives national awards
Lexington, Ky. - A University of Kentucky graduate student recently received two prestigious awards from the National Council on Family Relations, a professional association focused on family research, policy and practice.
Visiting Scholars Enhance Research and Student Experiences
The Department of Family Sciences is currently hosting two international visiting scholars. Dr. Serah Shin, a visiting scholar from South Korea, arrived in the fall of 2013 and will remain through summer 2015. Dr. Neslihan Karaman, a visiting scholar from Turkey, arrived in January 2013 and will end her time in the department at the end of July.