Some stories require a little more – a little more discussion, more context, more depth and breadth. That’s the idea behind “Behind the Blue” – a new weekly podcast created by UK Public Relations and Marketing. It is designed to explore through probing interviews the in-depth the stories that make UK the university for Kentucky and that have impact across the institution, the Commonwealth and, in some cases, the world.
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August 1, 2024 - Katherine Hartmann (Center for Clinical and Translational Science)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 1, 2024) – Katherine Hartmann, M.D., Ph.D., is the new director of the University of Kentucky’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Hartmann is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN), epidemiologist and health services researcher, in addition to leading the UK CCTS. She graduated from University of North Caro…
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July 25, 2024 - Raena Worley (Kentucky Gymnastics)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 25, 2024) – This year marked Kentucky Gymnastics 50th season. Fans were able to watch some incredible talent during the historic season, including the incredibly decorated Raena Worley. The 2024 SEC Floor Co-Champion graduated in May with a dual degree in Communications and Kinesiology. She is now an assistant coach for Kentuck…
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July 18, 2024 - Jordan Brower (2024 Great Teacher Award winner)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the ra…
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July 11, 2024 - Dr. Kenneth Campbell (Heart Research) [ENCORE]
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 11, 2024) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE.] Dr. Kenneth Campbell is the director of translational research in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the UK College of Medicine. His work, to help map out an important part of the heart on a molecular level was part of a study published online in the prestigious journal Nature in…
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July 4, 2024 - Patrick Kitzman and Clara Bond (Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network) (ENCORE)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 4, 2024) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE.] The Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN) is a collaborative team that advocates to empower communities impacted by disability. Their focus is improving the quality of life for all. The organization is directed under the University of Kentucky College of Health Science…
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June 27, 2024 - Lou Hirsch (Fungal Feasts - 'Everything is Science')
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 27, 2024) – In February of this year, we published an episode of Behind the Blue that previewed the UK College of Pharmacy’s ‘Everything is Science’ event. ‘Everything is Science’ is a speaker-series festival that unfolds across various venues throughout Lexington. The idea behind it is to take a large and intimidating topic an…
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June 20, 2024 - Keith Wynn (Transfer Student Recruitment & Advising)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 20, 2024) – For Keith Wynn, UK’s assistant director of Transfer Recruitment, the journey to higher education wasn’t a traditional one. From dropping out of high school and working various jobs to earning his GED and eventually taking the ACT, his perseverance led him through multiple schools and changes in majors before earning…
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June 13, 2024 - Glenn Means & Atticus White (LGBTQ Resource Office) [ENCORE]
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2024) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE.] This week marks the beginning of Campus Pride Week here at the University of Kentucky. Celebrated nationally in June, Campus Pride Week, hosted by the Office of LGBTQ* Resources (housed in the Office for Student Success) allows students, faculty and staff an opportunity to honor pride on…
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June 6, 2024 - Everett McCorvey (UK Opera Theatre)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 6, 2024) –For over three decades, Everett McCorvey, D.M.A., has been the driving force as director of UK Opera Theatre, which is part of the School of Music at the UK College of Fine Arts. The school has earned a national reputation for excellence in opera, choral and instrumental music performance, as well as in music educatio…
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May 30, 2024 - Joshua Douglas ('The Supreme Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights')
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 30, 2024) – After finding great satisfaction in writing his first popular press book, “Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting,” Joshua Douglas was motivated to pursue a similar endeavor for his second book. Douglas, a professor at the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law, sought advice from a…
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May 23, 2024 - Colonel Teresa Murray (Army-UK Master of Social Work program)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 23, 2024) – In October 2016, the UK College of Social Work (CoSW) established a partnership with the Department of Defense to offer the one-of-a-kind Army-UK Master of Social Work degree. A satellite site was established within the Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston. The satellite implements the full-t…
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May 22, 2024 - Bruce Simpson (Eastern State Hospital & mental health awareness)
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This podcast discusses suicide, which may be difficult and distressing for some to listen to. Resources and assistance are available at 988lifeline.org. LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 22, 2024) – On May 1, 1824, Eastern State Hospital opened its doors as part of Fayette Hospital, becoming just the second state psychiatric hospital in the nation. Now 200 years…
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May 16, 2024 - Maria Hatch and Kirsten Turner (Explore First and corporate engagement)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 16, 2024) – Greystar is a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing properties. Greystar is one of the largest operators of rental housing in the world, with properties including apartments, senior living communities, corporate, and student housing. In 2012, the University of Ken…
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May 9, 2024 - Anthony Ndirangu & Kobie Boateng (UK's International Nurse Well-being Council)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 9, 2024) – UK HealthCare employs dozens of nurses from around the world, advancing care for a diverse Commonwealth while also providing an opportunity for international nurses to advance and continue their careers in a cutting-edge health care environment. But packing up your life to work at a hospital on the other side of the g…
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May 2, 2024 - Cierra Couch (Spring 2024 Commencement Spotlight)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 3, 2024) — Cierra Couch, a representative of the University of Kentucky May Class of 2024, is a first-generation college student who came to UK in 2020 with a strong sense of determination, but without a clear roadmap. As a Robinson Scholar from Hyden, Kentucky, Couch instantly found community through like-minded peers who were …
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April 25, 2024 - Dr. Kenneth Campbell (Heart Research)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2024) – Dr. Kenneth Campbell is the director of translational research in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the UK College of Medicine. His work, to help map out an important part of the heart on a molecular level was part of a study published online in the prestigious journal Nature in 2023. Campbell says the stu…
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April 19, 2024 - Robert Hayes (Student Advising)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2024) – Robert Hayes is the Executive Director of Student Community Resources and Services in the UK Office for Student Success. His expertise and mission lies in providing support to first-generation students and offering academic advising within the College of Arts & Sciences. He believes academic advisors serve as criti…
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April 11, 2024 - Glenn Means & Atticus White (Office of LGBTQ+ Resources)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 11, 2024) – This week marks the beginning of Campus Pride Week here at the University of Kentucky. Celebrated nationally in June, Campus Pride Week, hosted by the Office of LGBTQ* Resources (housed in the Office for Student Success) allows students, faculty and staff an opportunity to honor pride on campus while the spring sem…
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April 4, 2024 - Tyler Kleppe (Daylight saving time and finances)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 4, 2024) – Every year, more than 97% of Americans, and more than 1.6 billion people worldwide, move their clocks forward one hour in the spring — allowing for more evening light as part of daylight saving time (DST). Sure, that “spring forward” might make you more noticeably tired and cranky. But time is more than just numbers…
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March 28, 2024 - Dr. Ashley Montgomery-Yates (UK HealthCare Critical Care)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 27, 2024) – Four years ago, the world at large became more familiar with the field of health care known as “critical care” when the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented numbers of patients being admitted to hospital intensive care units. Dr. Ashley Montgomery-Yates, a critical care physician and senior vice chair of strategy…
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March 21, 2024 - Patrick Kitzman and Clara Bond (Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2024) – The Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN) is a collaborative team that advocates to empower communities impacted by disability. Their focus is improving the quality of life for all. The organization is directed under the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences and led by Patrick Kitzma…
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March 15, 2024 - Dr. Tessa London-Bounds (Breastfeeding study)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2024) – Dr. Tessa London-Bounds, a cardiothoracic surgeon at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, had two vastly different breastfeeding experiences as a resident and later as an attending surgeon. Variations in workplace support, along with access to technology and facilities made finding a balance between car…
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March 7, 2024 - Seth DeBolt & Brad Berron (2024 Beam Institute Conference)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 7, 2024) – On March 11th, UK’s James B. Beam Institute will host their annual Beam Institute Industry Conference, where hundreds of distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry employees gather for 3 days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky’s signature industry. On this episode of Behind the Blue, t…
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March 1, 2024 - Gerald Smith (60th Anniversary of the March on Frankfort)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2024) – On March 5th, 1964, following the postponement of legislation aimed at eliminating segregation in public accommodations in Kentucky, some 10,000 residents of the Commonwealth came together with notable civil rights activists, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson to participate in a March on Frankfor…
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February 22, 2024 - Crystal Wilkinson ('Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts')
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 22, 2024) – Crystal Wilkinson is a Professor of English in the UK College of Arts & Sciences and one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24. As the first Black woman to hold the appointment of Poet Laureate of Kentucky from 2021-2023, Wilkinson serves as an inspiration to many in the writing community, and has aut…
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February 15, 2024 - Rosa Mejia-Cruz & Vince Venditto (Everything is Science)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 15, 2024) – Science “happens” all around us, from the food we eat in the morning, to the light switch we turn off at night and everything in-between. For UK associate professor Vince Venditto, the idea of taking a large and intimidating topic and making it relatable and accessible in a fun and interactive way is important i…
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February 8th, 2024 - George Wright (UK's 75th Anniversary of Integration)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 8, 2024) – This year marks the 75th anniversary of Lyman T. Johnson’s historic legal triumph against the University of Kentucky, a milestone that marked him as the first African American student to integrate the university. Johnson, a lifelong champion of education and its transformative potential, was an advocate for equal…
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February 1, 2024 - Anastasia Curwood & Austin Zinkle (Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 1, 2024) – “Every single one of them said, ‘My God, I had no idea something like this happened.’ I think they are learning something about their communities that they didn’t know before,” says Anastasia Curwood, director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies, referring to the reaction of students to their work wit…
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January 25, 2024 - Marc Paranzino, M.D. (Sports Cardiology)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 25, 2024) – UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart and Vascular Institute is a renowned center for cardiovascular care, research and education. Established with the aim of advancing cardiovascular health, Gill stands as a comprehensive facility offering a wide range of services. One of the notable features of the Gill Heart Institute is…
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January 18, 2024 - Wendy Woodall (UK Nursing Alum - CNO Walter Reed)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 18, 2024) – Col. Wendy Woodall is no stranger to spending time in new locations. Growing up in a U.S. military family and living in a variety of locations during her childhood, she calls herself a native of Princeton, Ky, where her father is from. While attending high school in Virginia, her father decided to retire from mil…
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January 10, 2024 - Jay Alexander (MLK Day Celebration)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 10, 2024) – Monday, January 15, 2024 will mark Lexington’s 51st anniversary of the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a US Federal holiday that honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is also the only national holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volun…
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January 4, 2024 - Celise Chilcote-Fricker (NAGPRA) [ENCORE]
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 4, 2024) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE.] The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a pivotal federal law enacted in 1990 that addresses the repatriation and disposition of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and cultural patrimony. With the understanding of the pain cau…
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December 28, 2023 - Leah Dick and Catherine Hines (Find Help Now) [ENCORE]
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LEXINGTON, KY. (December 28, 2023) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE] In 2018, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), launched “Find Help Now KY”, a website that provides a near real-time treatment opening locator for substance use disorders. The locator guides individuals to available treatment openings. It takes into consideration…
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December 21, 2023 - Martina Vasil (2023 Great Teacher)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 21, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold th…
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December 14, 2023 - Madona Raad Elias and Kalea Benner (Student & Mentor Spotlight)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2023) — A photo captures an instantaneous moment in time — allowing us to preserve a memory. Yet, oddly, the meaning of a photograph is never fixed. Its significance has the ability to change over time. A 4x6 frame holds a celebratory photo of Madona Elias, her mom and fellow graduates. Elias is dressed in a black cap and g…
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December 7, 2023 - Shannon Sauer-Zavala (Holiday Decorations & Mental Wellness)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 7, 2023) – Most of us have been involved in conversations with friends, family, co-workers and more regarding holiday decorations, and the pros and cons of those “early birds” out there who start hanging lights the day after Halloween. Or perhaps we’ve silently evaluated our neighbors on the quality or volume of their outdo…
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November 30, 2023 - Celise Chilcote-Fricker (NAGPRA)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 30, 2023) – The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a pivotal federal law enacted in 1990 that addresses the repatriation and disposition of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and cultural patrimony. With the understanding of the pain caused by historical practices…
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November 23, 2023 - Derek Lane (2023 Great Teacher)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 23, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold th…
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November 16, 2023 - Suzanne McGinnis and Laneshia Conner (Employee Affinity Groups)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2023) – At the start of every academic semester here at the University of Kentucky, there is often discussion regarding the importance of belonging for our students. But, what about our employees? UK was recently recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a great college to work for, according to a survey conducted by Mod…
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November 9, 2023 - Stephen Voss (2023 Election)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Another election season has concluded in Kentucky, which means an end – for the moment – to the constant, almost ubiquitous campaign ads. Another face and voice that was a major presence in most media throughout Kentucky was UK Political Science Professor Stephen Voss. Voss is an expert on Kentucky political campaign…
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November 2, 2023 - Jake Lemon (Kentucky Can)
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LEXINGTON, KY. (November 2, 2023) – The University of Kentucky, along with donors and community partners, recently celebrated the achievement of the $2.1 billion goal for Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign. UK’s new Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Jake Lemon recently talked with Behind the Blue about what the largest fund…
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October 26, 2023 - Leah Dick & Catherine Hines (FindHelpNowKY.org)
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LEXINGTON, KY. (October 26, 2023) – In 2018, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), launched “Find Help Now KY”, a website that provides a near real-time treatment opening locator for substance use disorders. The locator guides individuals to available treatment openings. It takes into consideration the substance(s) being used,…
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October 19, 2023 - Dibakar Bhattacharyya (2023 Great Teacher)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 19, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: • Hold t…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 12, 2023) – College students today are juggling an array of challenges, from coursework, relationships and adjustment to campus life to economic strain, social injustice and mass violence. As these challenges increase, so does the data on mental health in college students. During the 2020–2021 school year, the CDC collected dat…
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October 5, 2023 - Jill Smith & Janie McKenzie-Wells (Homecoming 2023)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 5, 2023) – For over 100 years, the University of Kentucky has celebrated Homecoming week, an opportunity for students and alumni to continue the tradition of what it means to be a Wildcat. The UK Alumni Association, Student Organizations and Activities, Black Student Union, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Student Activities B…
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September 28, 2023 - Dr. Greg Davis (Forensic Pathology)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 28, 2023) – Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Greg Davis came to UK in 1976 as an English major, with the intent of becoming a teacher. But after taking a job as a nursing assistant to help pay the bills, Dr. Davis discovered he had a knack for medicine. After earning a medical degree in Tennessee, he quickly retur…
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September 21, 2023 - Trisha Clement-Montgomery (Code of Student Conduct)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 21, 2023) – With a new semester underway, the University of Kentucky is empowering the campus community to learn more about their rights and responsibilities. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take a moment and review the recently updated Code of Student Conduct, which outlines the expectations and standards th…
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September 14, 2023 - Kirsten Turner (Student Success)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 14, 2023) – With more than two dozen units across campus, the UK Office for Student Success is tasked with not only facilitating excellent classroom experiences, but also with providing support for students across four primary areas: academic preparation, mental and physical wellbeing, financial stability, and belonging an…
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September 7, 2023 - Sue Roberts & Niamh Larson (Explore First, education abroad, & UK's international presence)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 7, 2023) – For many first-generation students, overcoming fears are an ever-present part of their college experience. From visiting campuses, to complicated admissions, to making new friends, to leaving home, the uncertainty that can come with every step in the process can be a daunting challenge. This past summer, 60 firs…
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August 31, 2023 - Jennifer Bird-Pollan (2023 Great Teacher)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 31, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the …
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