The School of Human Environmental Sciences is honored to award the Alice P. Killpatrick Fellowship to outstanding graduate students each academic year. During 2016-17, six students were named recipients of this prestigious fellowship. The fellowships are funded through an endowment created via a gift from the estate of Mrs. Killpatrick. Killpatrick graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1938 with a degree in home economics. Her career spanned from 1938 until 1971 and included positions as a home economist with the Farmers Home Administration and as a county extension agent for home economics. She was the first home economics extension agent in Meade County, and later transferred to Montgomery County, a position she held for 18 years. After retirement, she continued as an active community leader in Montgomery County and was inducted into the School of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame in 2006.
The six 2016-17 recipients of the Alice P. Killpatrick Fellowship were honored on April 28 as part of the School’s annual student awards ceremony.
- Alyssa Campbell is completing her master’s degree in family sciences with a couple and family therapy emphasis. Her research is examining rape myth acceptance through a multiple segment factorial vignette design. Alyssa received the Alice P. Killpatrick Fellowship for both the fall and spring semesters. (photo unavailable)
- Kendall Coffman is pursuing a master’s degree in family sciences with a couples and family therapy emphasis. His research is examining the impact of gender scripts, gender identity and sexual orientation on perceived narratives and power hierarchies in relationships. Kendall received the Killpatrick Fellowship for the spring semester and is on-track to graduate in August. (photo unavailable)
- Brodie Clark completed his master’s degree in retailing and tourism management in May. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UK. His thesis research examined how the table spacing in fast-casual restaurants impacts the dining experience and satisfaction of customers. Brodie received the Killpatrick Fellowship for the spring semester.
- Teresa Lee completed her master’s degree in nutrition and food systems in May. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and is a licensed, registered dietitian. Her thesis research examined mindfulness-based weight management – comparing weight loss and weight maintenance to current best practices. Teresa received the Killpatrick Fellowship for the both the fall and spring semesters.
- David Weisenhorn is completing his doctoral degree in family sciences and will defend his dissertation later this summer. He earned a B.S. in Applied Communication and a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health at Appalachian State University. His dissertation research is examining attitudes toward corporal punishment. He received the Killpatrick Fellowship for the spring semester.
- Amanda Westmoreland is completing her doctoral degree in Family Sciences, with an expected graduation date of August 2017. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Clemson University, a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Studies at Middle Tennessee State University and a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. Her research is examining the ways in which weight loss surgery impacts family relationships as well as how family support impacts success for the patient. Amanda received the Killpatrick Fellowship for the spring semester.
