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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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘Behind the Blue’: UK Provost DiPaola on supporting faculty, inspiring students and mission of UK HealthCare

Sep 4, 2024, 8:05 AM

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” DiPaola talks about UK’s mission to leverage the collective strengths of the faculty to solve society’s problems of tomorrow, as well as efforts to continue UK HealthCare’s essential work for all of Kentucky.

‘Behind the Blue’: Advancing clinical research with CCTS Director Katherine Hartmann

Aug 5, 2024, 7:39 AM

In this episode of " Behind the Blue", Katherine Hartmann, the new director of UK's Center for Clinical and Translational Science, discusses her research in women's health, the impetus behind translational research and science, and UK's unique position to move the work of our researchers from campus to our community.

‘Behind the Blue’: 2024 Great Teachers Spotlight — Jordan Brower

Jul 22, 2024, 7:33 AM

This episode of "Behind the Blue" spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024. Jordan Brower is an assistant professor of English where he primarily teaches film and media studies.

‘Behind the Blue:’ ‘Fungal Feasts,’ presented by plant pathology assistant professor Lou Hirsch

Jun 28, 2024, 7:43 AM

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” we feature Lou Hirsch, assistant professor of plant pathology in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, presenting the talk "Fungal Feasts: Fungi are all around us — and tasty!”

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