"The Crisis in Rural Healthcare"

This article from the spring/summer 2026 issue of Kansas Medicine + Science highlights the U-CHaMP program and its efforts to improve health care in rural and underserved areas of Kansas.

"Why I Chose Healthcare"

A May 12, 2026, article from KU Medical Center News, U-CHaMP scholars Leonardo Flores and Sabine Jean-Philippe share why they chose their fields and their plans for the next step in their careers.

Undergraduate Research Day 2026

Sabine Jean-Philippe, a U-CHaMP scholar, was one of seven students representing KU Medical Center at this year's Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, held February 26, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She presented a poster titled "Improving Access to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Rural Communities" and was had the opportunity to discuss her research with state legislators and their staffs, the Kansas Board of Regents, university administrators, as well as with the public.

"KU School of Health Professions Enrollment on the Rise"

The School of Health Professions is working to meet the increasing demand for more health care workers. An October 21, 2025, story from KU Medical Center News highlights new efforts and resources for recruitment and financial aid for students, such as the U-CHaMP program.

"U-CHaMP Scholarships: Building a Pipeline"

The fall 2025 issue of The Insider, a newsletter from the KU School of Health Professions, included a feature article on the U-CHaMP program.

"KU School of Health Professions Wins HRSA Grant to Establish U-CHaMP"

A June 12, 2024, article from KU Medical Center News covered the successful award of a prestigious grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to assist individuals from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing degrees from health professions programs – the beginning of the U-CHaMP program.