The Kentucky Public Health Association’s (KPHA) Student Engagement Committee welcomed 41 students from 6 Kentucky universities who attended the 1st Student Day at the KPHA 2026 Annual Conference!

Student Day: On March 17, 2026, Student Day highlighted a variety of opportunities for students to learn about public health career and professional growth opportunities, in collaboration with the KPHA WFD Committee. Student-focused sessions include:

• How I got Here: Career Journeys from the Public Health Workforce
• Public Health Career Pathway Lunch and Learn
• Beyond the Degree: Turning Public Health Training into a Career
• Public Health in Practice: Table Talks

A special thank you to the students and guest speakers for making this exciting and educational event happen!