News from the College of Education and Human Services
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s Health and Physical Education program celebrates National Day of Play with community Healthy Horseplay event
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s Health and Physical Education program will celebrate the National Day of Play with a free Healthy Horseplay event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Doran Arboretum.
September 14, 2026
Dean David Whaley retires after 14 years of leadership at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University
After 14 years of leadership and service, Dr. David Whaley is retiring as dean of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s College of Education and Human Services, leaving a lasting impact on the College, its students and the education profession across the region and Commonwealth.
August 26, 2026
Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year
Dr. Donna K. Crouch, director of Career and Technical Education and assistant professor at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, has been named the 2026 Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education.
August 6, 2026
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