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The award-winning author and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear, and is the first Black woman to be appointed as the state’s poet laureate. Wilkinson will be inducted as part of the Kentucky Writers’ Day celebration, hosted virtually this year on the Kentucky Arts Council’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

The program has supported the training of underrepresented pre-docs, post-docs and assistant professors at the University of Kentucky committed to health equity research.

The University of Kentucky will host the 5th annual Sister Circle Forum, which will feature two special presentations by Louisville Urban League President and CEO Sadiqa Reynolds and social justice advocate Tamika D. Mallory.

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.

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.

“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.

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.”

The J. David Rosenberg College of Law hosted a day-long symposium on Breonna Taylor on October 23, 2020. The panels probed the legal issues surrounding the criminal charges and defenses, search warrant inconsistencies, damages awarded to the family, the federal investigation, and the impact of race on policing.

Gathan Borden said that 2020 brought increased pressure for accountability by the affinity groups of the bourbon industry. “We are now seeing brands start to be more vocal and visible in their work support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts."

"Dr. Collett serves in many roles as vice chair of the university senate, a valued member on the DEI Leadership Team, a skilled teacher, an accreditation specialist and a practicing clinician. I was fortunate to learn many things from her during our conversation," said George Wright.