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‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

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‘UK at the Half’: UK leads collaborative Kentucky climate resiliency project

Jan 9, 2025, 6:58 AM

UK is leading a five-year, $20 million Research Infrastructure Improvement award titled “Climate Resilience through Multidisciplinary Big Data Learning, Prediction & Building Response Systems (CLIMBS).”

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‘Behind the Blue’: 2024 Great Teachers spotlight — Kayla Johnson

Dec 24, 2024, 7:46 AM

This episode of “Behind the Blue” spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Kayla Johnson, an assistant professor in the UK College of Education.

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‘UK at the Half’: Tackling food insecurity to improve health outcomes

Dec 18, 2024, 7:11 AM

Learn how UK’s Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address issues around food insecurity and how those issues affect the health of Kentuckians.

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‘Behind the Blue’: The psychology behind sports rivalries, why we love to loathe the other team

Dec 13, 2024, 7:12 AM

Matt Moore and Tarkington Newman explore the psychology behind sports rivalries — why we love our teams as fiercely as we loathe the opposition, and why this drama keeps us coming back for more.

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‘Behind the Blue’: The importance of relationships among Black arts and cultural organizations

Nov 11, 2024, 7:35 AM

Jaleesa Wells discusses her findings after exploring how the interconnectedness of Black arts and cultural institutions is essential to community impact and affecting change.

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‘Behind the Blue:’ Experts discuss social media’s growing influence on politics

Nov 4, 2024, 7:03 AM

Maggie Macdonald, assistant professor of political science, and Annelise Russel, associate professor in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, explore the impact of the stories lighting up our feeds — and what they mean for the future of democracy.

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‘What comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?’ UK professor talks horror films and society

Oct 28, 2024, 7:44 AM

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.

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

Sep 25, 2024, 7:35 AM

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 10, 2024, 7:26 AM

In this episode of "Behind the Blue" Dr. Julie Cerel and Avery Powers discuss their work with the Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab (SPEL). Their efforts focus on suicide prevention and help raise awareness and support for those impacted.

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