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Sparking Change: UK Undergrad Program for Health Equity Research Expands to KSU

Feb 15, 2022, 7:13 AM

Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) gives an introduction to health equity research to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research.

'Behind the Blue': Anastasia Curwood Discusses the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies

Feb 14, 2022, 7:28 AM

In the fall of 2020, the University of Kentucky announced plans to establish the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies (CIBS) — a multidisciplinary program designed to highlight UK’s growing research around issues of race and racism.

Registration Now Open for CCTS Conference on Climate and Health

Feb 14, 2022, 7:20 AM

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science will hold its 17th Annual Spring Conference on April 5, 2022, focusing on “Climate and Health.” This year’s keynote speaker is Robert Bullard, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University.

UK Undergraduates to Present at 20th ‘Posters at the Capitol’

Feb 11, 2022, 7:13 AM

Ten undergraduate researchers have been chosen to present research at the 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol event on March 3 at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort.

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Now Accepting Applications

Feb 11, 2022, 7:11 AM

Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2022-23 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Appointed to National Council

Feb 10, 2022, 7:50 AM

Linda J. Van Eldik, Ph.D., director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) among many notable leaders from across the country.

UK Senior Awarded Prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship

Feb 10, 2022, 7:47 AM

Anna Compas, a Lexington senior studying mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky, is the recipient of a Brooke Owens Fellowship.

Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer

Feb 9, 2022, 7:15 AM

The laboratory of Christine Brainson is defining new potential therapy options for two molecular subtypes of lung cancer.

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UK Astronomy Professor Shares Insights on New Webb Space Telescope

Feb 9, 2022, 7:08 AM

Gary Ferland, professor of physics and astronomy in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, shares insights about the new observatory, how UK will be involved and what it means for helping humankind learn about its place in the universe.

UK CBER Report Details Effects of COVID-19, Labor Shortage on Kentucky’s Economy

Feb 8, 2022, 7:16 AM

The report covers a variety of issues ranging from an economic forecast for the Commonwealth in 2022 to a comprehensive presentation of factors affecting Kentucky’s future economic prosperity.

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