By Ariel Arthur
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) — The University of Kentucky’s Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program has named its 2025 cohort.
Now in its sixth year, the SPARK program trains undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and communities to conduct research on health disparities.
Students interested in the joining the program go through a rigorous application process. Accepted students complete a semester-long health disparities research course.
SPARK has supported 23 students since its inception. The 2025 students are:
Thelma Owiredu