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Safiyah Sadek: Neuroscience major shares her research journey and celebrates crossing the finish line

May 8, 2025, 3:08 PM

Safiyah Sadek, is graduating with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology from the UK College of Arts and Sciences, who is on the path to becoming an MD/PhD.

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Seales honored with UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement

May 7, 2025, 9:36 AM

On May 15, UK Libraries will celebrate and honor computer science professor Brent Seales, Ph.D., as the 2025 recipient of the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.

Raphael Adesiyan accepts a 21st Century Student Scholarship Award at the Society of Public Health Education annual conference.

UK health promotion doctoral student receives 21st Century Student Scholarship

May 7, 2025, 7:27 AM

UK doctoral student Raphael Adesiyan has been recognized by the Society of Public Health Education for his commitment to advancing health.

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New Associate Vice President for Research Development and Support

May 6, 2025, 9:12 AM

We are pleased to announce that Thomas John Balk, Ph.D., has been named Associate Vice President for Research Development and Support (AVP-RDS).

Asa O’Neal pilots a drone in Oklahoma.

From Eastern Kentucky to edge of space: UK grad is reaching for the stars

May 6, 2025, 7:31 AM

“Without my experience at UK, I wouldn’t be doing what I am now — and I wouldn’t be as happy as I am now,” states undergraduate Asa O'Neal as he plans to graduate.

Sophia Goodin and Sophie Ciaverelli stand together at the Gatton Student Center.

‘Behind the Blue’: Public Health students gain confidence through research, community

May 5, 2025, 7:11 AM

In this episode of Behind the Blue, two graduating students from the UK College of Public Health share their journeys that show how UK’s supportive environment, coupled with their own initiative, has prepared them to tackle complex health challenges on a broad, even global, scale.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Transforming aging and brain health

May 2, 2025, 9:10 AM

With NIH support, Linda Van Eldik shares the importance of aging and dementia research at the Sander-Brown Center on Aging and UK's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing crucial supports for researchers

May 2, 2025, 9:08 AM

With NIH support, Katherine Hartmann describes the vital work of the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) for UK researchers and Kentucky communities.

Mark Evers outside a lab at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building

Research Advancing Kentucky: Propelling the science behind cancer care

May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky play an important role in advancing the health, well-being and future of our Commonwealth.   Much of that work is done with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That support allows our researchers to find answers to many of the critical health issues facing Kentuckians.  

Kelley Renner and a horse

UK study focuses on improving jockeys’ mental health after injury

May 1, 2025, 9:08 AM

Kelley Renner researched jockeys' emotions associated with post injury, their coping strategies, their support systems and what they go through during the return to ride process.

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