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'Behind the Blue': UK Anthropologist Dick Jefferies’ Fascinating Work

Anthropology is the study of human culture in the past and the present. University of Kentucky Professor Richard "Dick" Jefferies is now in his fourth decade as a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology, within UK’s College of Arts and Sciences.

'Behind the Blue': UK’s Brent Seales Digitally 'Unwraps' Ancient Texts, Other Treasures

Thanks to work spearheaded by University of Kentucky College of Engineering faculty member W. Brent Seales, UK is poised to become the world-class leader in digitally "unwrapping" and restoring one-of-a-kind cultural artifacts, such as ancient manuscripts.

Writer Jeff Worley Appointed Kentucky Poet Laureate

Jeff Worley, retired editor of University of Kentucky's research magazine, Odyssey, has been appointed 2019-2020 Kentucky Poet Laureate by Gov. Matt Bevin.

'Behind the Blue': Everything is Science

The University of Kentucky and featured guest speakers from around the region are gathering once again to take a weeklong look at practical science in casual settings during this year’s Everything is Science (EiS) Festival: Opposites Attract.

John Thelin Discusses His New Book: "Going to College in the Sixties"

Education Professor John Thelin talks about his new book and why he wanted to explore the full experience of college students in the 1960s.

'Behind the Blue': Gatton Economist Jenny Minier Directs CBER

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," we hear from economist Jenny Minier about the work being done at UK's Center for Business and Economic Research.

'Behind the Blue:' Ellen Hahn Demonstrates Commitment to Health Research, Advocacy

For the past 25 years, Ellen Hahn has been working hard to help Kentuckians get on, and stay on, the road to better health.

'Behind the Blue': Public Health Leader Helps Kentuckians Find Help Now

On this week's episode of "Behind the Blue" hear about the development of "Find Help Now KY" from Terry Bunn, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and director of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center.

'Behind the Blue': UK’s Don Frazier Stays Forever Young Through Science Outreach, Research

Dr. Frazier is still involved with the UK Science Outreach Center, which he began and which is now named in his honor.

New NCI Grant Expands Markey’s Successful Oncology Training Program to High Schoolers

After successfully launching an oncology training program for Appalachian undergrads in 2016, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is expanding the program to include high school students.

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