Best University Of Kentucky Research Media Podcasts (2024)

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Laneshia Conner: Horror Films and Social Welfare 7:25

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University of Kentucky Social Work researcher Laneshia Conner's course, “Horror Films and Social Welfare,” equips students with historical knowledge, empowers them to critically analyze and reshapes their understanding of society.By Research Communications

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November 7, 2024 - Jaleesa Wells w/Shauna Morgan and Tom Musgrave (Black Arts Research) 45:03

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 7, 2024) – The interconnectedness of Black arts and cultural institutions is essential to the mission of community impact and affecting change. That’s one of the observations made by University of Kentucky Assistant Professor Jaleesa Wells, Ph.D., from the Department of Arts Administration. For 12 months — from June 2023 th…

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October 31, 2024 - Annelise Russell & Maggie Macdonald (Social Media in Politics) 39:52

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 31, 2024) – In today’s political landscape, the power of a single post, tweet or video can shift public opinion, drive movements and even shape policies. From trending hashtags to viral tweets, social media isn’t just an accessory in politics anymore — it’s a microphone, a platform and, at times, a battleground. In the socia…

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October 24, 2024 - D. Stephen Voss (2024 Election) 42:53

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 24, 2024) – As the 2024 election approaches, voters across the country are preparing for a pivotal year in American politics. While the Presidential race naturally dominates headlines, many states, including Kentucky, are also focusing on crucial down-ballot races that will shape the future of local and national governance. …

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October 17, 2024 - Zada Komara (2024 Great Teacher) 50:04

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 17, 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…

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October 10, 2024 - JJ Weaver, Nicole Breazeale, & Emily Johnson (Perfect Fit Peer Grief Support) 52:40

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 10, 2024) – In the summer of 2020, UK Football player JJ Weaver lost both his father and high school football coach in successive months. Weaver, a graduate who plays outside linebacker, says he channeled his emotions into football until an injury later that fall sidelined him and left him with no outlet. Struggling with ang…

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October 3, 2024 - Rob Crady & Jill Smith (Homecoming 2024) 43:16

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 3, 2024) – For over a century, starting in 1915, the University of Kentucky has celebrated Homecoming week – a time for students and alumni to uphold the Wildcat spirit and traditions. Numerous groups, including the UK Alumni Association, Student Organizations and Activities, Black Student Union, National Pan-Hellenic Counci…

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September 26, 2024 - Rachel Hooper and Stuart Horodner (UK Art Museum) 43:36

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 26, 2024) – Part of the UK College of Fine Arts, the University of Kentucky Art Museum fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of art from a wide variety of cultures and historical periods, offering meaningful experiences for audiences of all ages. With a permanent collection of around 5,000 objects, the museum ser…

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‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship 2:22

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This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows.By Research Communications

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September 19, 2024 - Eric Thomas Weber (2024 Great Teacher Award Winner) 32:18

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 19, 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 t…

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September 17, 2024 - Savannah Robin & Ilka Balk (Kentucky Signature Industries Fair) 30:32

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) – For Savannah Robin and Ilka Balk, what began as a "happy accident" turned into a major opportunity for students and employers alike. Robin, a lecturer in career and professional development for the University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Programs, received an email from Balk, associate director of the university’s James…

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September 13, 2024 - Lance Broeking (UK Transportation Services) 1:03:48

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2024) – For those who live and work in urban areas, transportation is often among the top challenges in their daily routines. For Lance Broeking, Director of Transportation Services at the University of Kentucky, addressing these challenges is a constant focus. He leads a department responsible for managing campus parking,…

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September 10, 2024 - World Suicide Prevention Day 1:00:28

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 10, 2024) – Every year, on Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day renews our commitment to addressing the growing mental health crisis affecting millions around the globe. Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), World Suicide Prevention Day aim…

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September 5, 2024 - Eric Monday (UK's EVPFA) 46:48

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2024) – For Eric Monday, the start of a new fall semester is marked by the dynamic energy of returning students, along with the opportunity — and challenge — of creating a lasting first impression as an educator. Beyond his role as UK's executive vice president for finance and administration, Monday also continues to teach …

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August 29, 2024 - UK Provost Dr. Robert DiPaola 55:00

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 26, 2024) – The Office of the Provost serves as the primary resource at the University of Kentucky for faculty, colleges and their leadership to support the core missions of excellence in teaching, research, service and care. Housed within the Office of the Provost are departments and individuals dedicated to supporting facul…

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August 26, 2024 - UK President Eli Capilouto 20:13

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 26, 2024) – This year marks the 14th fall semester on campus for UK President Eli Capilouto, serving in a position he says he’s never considered as a job, but instead a life of meaning and purpose. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Capilouto takes time at the beginning of the new academic year to discuss the momentum of t…

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August 22, 2024 - Tom Hammond (UK Alumnus & Broadcasting Legend) 30:14

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 22, 2024) – From college and professional football to thoroughbred racing and basketball to summer and winter Olympics, legendary sports broadcaster Tom Hammond’s voice has painted the picture of some of the most historic and iconic moments of the past 40 years of sports. Now retired, the University of Kentucky alumnus remain…

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August 15, 2024 - What I did on my summer break 17:44

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 15, 2024) – The summer break is nearing its end, and soon the University of Kentucky campus will once again be bustling with activity with the start of the Fall 2024 semester. For many UK students, however, their ambition and drive didn’t stop because it was summer break. Across the nation and world, undergraduate and graduat…

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August 8, 2024 - Lindsey Jasinski and Marc Woods (Eastern State Hospital EmPATH Unit) 47:11

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 8, 2024) – On July 30, UK HealthCare opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The unit, known as EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing), is the first EmPATH unit in Kentucky. Pioneered by internationally known emergency psychiatry expert …

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August 1, 2024 - Katherine Hartmann (Center for Clinical and Translational Science) 29:52

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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) 12:23

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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) 34:20

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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] 58:12

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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) 38:17

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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') 25:20

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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) 36:15

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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] 1:06:21

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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) 1:09:05

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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') 31:05

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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) 35:14

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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) 1:00:57

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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) 38:21

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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) 54:28

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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) 27:01

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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) 58:12

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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) 46:31

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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) 1:06:12

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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) 40:18

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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) 56:24

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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) 38:17

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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) 25:43

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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) 36:21

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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) 34:09

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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') 30:27

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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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Laneshia Conner discusses her research on HIV and older Black women 12:01

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In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UK College of Social Work, discusses her work that is centered on improving scientific knowledge about HIV prevention for older Black women.By Research Communications

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February 15, 2024 - Rosa Mejia-Cruz & Vince Venditto (Everything is Science) 28:44

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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) 40:11

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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) 44:26

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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) 34:28

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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) 24:24

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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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