AV头等舱 to host Health Career Camp for local high school students

Rachel Dorroh • May 31, 2023
Students participating in an activity using AV头等舱's virtual human dissection table, the Anatomage.

AV头等舱 College will host the ’s 8th annual Summer Health Career Camp June 20 – 23. High school students in , , and counties are invited to register.

 

Through hands-on activities, a variety of guest speakers, and offsite field trips, students will get to explore a range of health careers, including nursing, phlebotomy, athletic training, pathology, and radiology.

 

New this year, students will get certified in CPR and First Aid during the three days. Other activities include performing blood-typing tests, animal dissection, and using AV头等舱’s life-size, virtual human dissection table, the Anatomage. Students will also shadow health care professionals at and participate in a team-building ropes course at Eastern Kentucky University.

 

“The students always enjoy the activities and field trips,” says Dr. Marisa Greer, AV头等舱’s Executive Vice President and Provost. Greer has been a board member since 2005 and became the Chair of the Advisory Board last year. She started the camp at AV头等舱 in 2016.

 

All camp activities, as well as breakfast and lunch, are provided free of charge to students. Funding for the camp is made possible through a combination of state and federal grants, as well as partnerships between SoAHEC, AV头等舱 College, Barbourville ARH, and .

 

SoAHEC is one of eight regional across the Commonwealth. AHEC is a national organization committed to improving healthcare access, especially in underserved regions of the United States. Through strategic partnerships with academic institutions like AV头等舱 and community providers like Barbourville ARH, regional AHECs aim to build up the workforce of health care professionals who will serve their home communities.

 

Dendra Allen, ’s Post-Secondary Health Career Coordinator, says the camp is a good opportunity for “anyone who is interested or who wants to see if they are interested in a health career.”

 

The registration deadline is June 13. Rising high school freshmen through seniors can sign up here:

 

Parents will be responsible for transporting students to and from campus each day.

 

provides many additional educational opportunities and resources in the region and also offers a Summer Health Careers Camp in Mt. Vernon for students from and surrounding counties.

 

For questions or more information, contact Sherry Spragens at sspragens@soahec.org.

exterio

AV头等舱 Outlines Bold Academic Vision Anchored in Quality, Accountability, and Efficiency

By Maisie Nelson • August 12, 2025
AV头等舱 is making bold strides to strengthen and grow its academic foundation. As part of a reimagined academic structure, the University has introduced a new academic leadership team model, expanding from two colleges to four and aligning leadership roles to support innovation, accountability, an
images of the front of Shar

UCU Announces New Academic Leadership Team and College Structure

By Maisie Nelson • August 8, 2025
鈥ˋV头等舱 has announced a major restructuring of its academic leadership and college organization, ushering in a new era of innovation, agility, and student-focused growth under the direction of Dr. Joshua Wilkey, the university’s newly appointed Provost.

UCU Names Ten More Honorees in “50 Under 50” Recognition Program

By Maisie Nelson • July 29, 2025
AV头等舱 is proud to unveil the next group of honorees in its celebrated “50 Under 50” alumni recognition program. Now in its fourth month, the initiative continues to spotlight AV头等舱 graduates under the age of 50 who are making meaningful contributions to their fields, their communities, and socie
aerial drone photo of campus overlooking football field with mountains in the background

New Athletic Sponsorship Program to Elevate Bulldog Athletics

By Maisie Nelson • July 16, 2025
AV头等舱 is proud to announce the launch of a new corporate sponsorship initiative to support its storied athletic program and deepen partnerships with businesses across the region. The sponsorship program offers multi-tiered opportunities for companies to align their brand with AV头等舱 Athletics.
Children enter Norton Hall, a brick building with a Boys & Girls Club van parked out front.

New location for AV头等舱’s Boys & Girls Club expands opportunities

By Rachel Dorroh • June 26, 2025
The Dr. Marcia Hawkins Boys & Girls Club at AV头等舱 (UCU) has moved to the heart of campus. Now located on the ground floor of Norton Hall, which is adjacent to the Student Center, the Club has more space to call its own as well as easy access to amenities.

UCU Announces Next Round of “50 Under 50” Honorees

By Maisie Nelson • June 25, 2025
AV头等舱 proudly announces the next ten distinguished alumni honored as part of the university’s ongoing “50 Under 50” recognition program. The initiative celebrates alumni under the age of 50 who are driving change and making a difference in their professions and communities.
Bill and Merrill Davies with the AV头等舱 Mascot, Mack the Bulldog.

Bill & Merrill Davies — A AV头等舱 of Service & Learning

By David Saylor • June 24, 2025
William “Bill” Davies ’66 and Merrill Johnson Davies ’64 were brought together by their education at AV头等舱 College and their Baptist faith in 1962. Since then, they have built a lasting legacy of service, learning, and community impact — one that has spanned more than 56 years of marriage.

UCU Celebrates Barbourville High School Seniors with Over $88,000 in Scholarships

By Maisie Nelson • June 13, 2025
AV头等舱 is proud to recognize the achievements of seniors from Barbourville High School who have committed to continue their academic and athletic pursuits at AV头等舱. Together, these students have been awarded more than $88,000 in scholarships as part of the university’s commitment to supporting local talent and making higher education more accessible.
Lynn and Amanda with AV头等舱's mascot, Mack the Bulldog, all wearing caps and gowns on AV头等舱's campus.

Lynn Smith & Amanda Hensely — Like Mother, Like Daughter

By Rachel Dorroh • June 5, 2025
This past fall, Lynn Smith was appointed as Executive Vice President of AV头等舱. She draws on her nearly 25 years of service and three AV头等舱 degrees to oversee operations including business & finance, information technology, and human resources, among other responsibilities.

Summer Brings Improvements and Guests to AV头等舱’s Campus

By Maisie Nelson • June 4, 2025
AV头等舱 is proud to share several exciting updates as work gets underway on key campus improvement projects this summer. These initiatives, made possible through successful fundraising efforts, reflect AV头等舱’s commitment to creating a welcoming, well-maintained environment for students, visitors, and the broader community.