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Reschedule Date for 'A Conversation With Dr. Bernice King' Announced

Mar 23, 2021, 10:15 AM

The conversation with the noted civil rights activist, minister, attorney and author Dr. Bernice King will deliver a presentation and talk to the public and then participate in a private question and answer session exclusively for University of Kentucky students.

UK, Lexmark Collaboration to Boost Innovation, Economic Development; New Scholarship Program to Support Underrepresented Students

Mar 22, 2021, 9:24 AM

The University of Kentucky and Lexmark International are embarking on the next chapter in their longstanding partnership through a new agreement designed to accelerate innovation and spur economic growth.

National Cancer Prevention Workshop Featured UK Faculty and Students

Mar 22, 2021, 9:12 AM

Faculty and students from the UK College of Nursing and UK College of Education Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion were among key leaders in cancer prevention, journalism, education and government who contributed to an educational session during the 2021 National Cancer Prevention Workshop.

College of Nursing Researchers Release "Fight the Crave" Comic for Smoking Cessation

Mar 19, 2021, 8:31 AM

March 20 is National Kick Butts Day, a time to raise awareness of the health effects of cigarettes and nicotine products and take action to lower one’s risk. Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing are creating a series of comic books focusing on treatment and cessation.

UK Students Working to Develop Safety Standard for Equestrian Helmets

Mar 18, 2021, 8:36 AM

While equestrian helmets protect riders, there is no test in place to evaluate a helmet’s crush resistance. UK students are working to develop a helmet testing method and collect data that will hopefully serve as the start of a crushing-safety standard for helmets.

Dean Simon Sheather Named 1st Endowed Truist Chair in Data Analytics

Mar 17, 2021, 10:44 AM

Gatton Dean Simon Sheather was named as the first Truist Chair in Data Analytics. The inaugural chair in the Department of Finance is part of a $2.5 million endowment established in 2019 by Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation.

CHET Accepting Applications for Health Equity-focused Pilot Grants

Mar 16, 2021, 10:40 AM

The Center for Health Equity Transformation is now accepting applications for its health equity-focused pilot grants through April 1. The awards are open to health equity studies affecting vulnerable groups or populations affected by health disparities.

James B. Beam Institute Partners With Vendome Copper and Brass Works to Enhance Teaching and Research Mission

Mar 16, 2021, 8:27 AM

The distillation industry is an important part of Kentucky’s economy, and the Beam Institute is training students to enter distillation, wine and brewing careers. “We are grateful for this contribution from Vendome,” said Brad Berron, director of research for the Beam Institute.

Appalachian Center, Lewis Honors College to Host Screening, Discussion of ‘Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence’

Mar 15, 2021, 8:46 AM

“We are so delighted to bring ‘Breaking the Silence: Lillian Smith’ to the UK community,” said Kathryn Engle. “Her life and works crosscut the fields of Appalachian studies, gender and women's studies, queer studies, education, Southern studies, literature, civil rights history, and African American studies.

How UK Senior Savannah Lewis is Changing the Face of Engineering

Mar 15, 2021, 8:31 AM

As the first person in her family to pursue a bachelor’s degree and study engineering, Savannah Lewis describes the feeling as daunting yet rewarding. “Knowing that I’m helping this profession become more diverse, by increasing representation, makes me extremely proud.”

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