CHHS News

Dec 2nd, 2022

Tyler Hunter is a native of Bowling Green, Ky, and he is a graduate of WKU with degrees in Sociology and Criminology. Read Tyler's inspiring story he shared in honor of National Adoption Month.

Nov 30th, 2022

In honor of National Adoption month, I’d like to express how grateful I am for the professionals and supporting staff that care for the children in foster care across my great state.

Nov 28th, 2022

Dr. Tricia Jordan and Dr. Allie McCreary recently published an infographic sharing the results of a small study they did with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN).

Oct 19th, 2022

The WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) recently hosted a 20th anniversary celebration and recognized alumni for their achievements with the first annual CHHS Alumni Achievement Award.

Oct 19th, 2022

The WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) recently hosted a 20th anniversary celebration and recognized alumni for their achievements with the first annual CHHS Alumni Achievement Award.

Sep 30th, 2022

Dr. Allie McCreary and Dr. Jean Chen recently received a Quick Turn-Around Grant from CHHS to study the impact of environmental education on homeschool students’ connectedness to nature.

Sep 20th, 2022

Bingocize®, an evidence-based senior wellness program created by Western Kentucky University faculty member Dr. Jason Crandall, continues to grow in popularity and expand to more states, now including North Carolina.

Sep 13th, 2022

Ms. Angel Parker and Dr. Kristen Brewer are on a mission to empower students to take control of their sexual health through education.

Sep 9th, 2022

The South Central KY AHEC is hosting two programs for high school students interested in the healthcare field in Warren and Allen Counties in partnership with the Warren County Public Library and Allen County Public Library.

Aug 23rd, 2022

Harsh Moolani, a 2016 WKU Gatton Academy graduate and member of the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA), along with his nonprofit Create Circles, received $495K in Civil Money Penalty funds from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.