The Department of Communication hosts the biennial Kentucky Conference on Health Communication (KCHC). KCHC is held in Lexington, Kentucky, and is scheduled over three days in April during even years. Competitive paper, poster, and panel sessions, workshops/panels on topical issues, and a limited number of invited speakers comprise the conference. The conference features a keynote speaker, awards for the top student paper and top early scholar paper (up to five years post-PhD), and a Donohew Scholar award.