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Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies Launches With Address by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Mar 1, 2021, 5:12 PM

“An Evening with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.” will take place 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, on Zoom. The event is free and open to the UK community and the public, though advanced registration is required. “His work is paramount to understanding the importance of history and Black studies," said George Wright.

Spotlight: Anastasia Curwood, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Feb 26, 2021, 10:37 AM

"One of the most rewarding parts of my role as chair of the diversity, equity and inclusion implementation plan, is that I continue to meet outstanding individuals from UK who are devoted to their community – Dr. Anastasia Curwood is one of those leaders," says George Wright.

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UK Black Women’s Conference to Explore ‘Literature, Digital Media and the Afrofuture’

Feb 26, 2021, 10:20 AM

The conference will focus on critics, creators and consumers of textual and digital media, including video games, and will feature discussions on representations of race, gender and sexuality in 21st century media.

Research Looks at Impact of Patient Sex on Treatment Strategies for Spinal Cord Injuries

Feb 25, 2021, 9:30 AM

A study found that females who express the e4 allele of APOE have a negative response to intermittent hypoxia, indicating that treatment strategies may not be equally effective or beneficial for all individuals.

New Research Illuminates School Staff Experiences through COVID-19

Feb 25, 2021, 9:11 AM

An ongoing study led by UK researchers is giving school staff, including teachers, a needed outlet to voice their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Is There a Link Between Youth Suicide and COVID-19? UK Suicidologist Explains

Feb 24, 2021, 2:18 PM

“It is too early to tell if 2020 youth suicide death rates are up — this data takes more than a year to compile. But we’re hearing suicide deaths seem to be down, even if attempts and help-seeking are way up,” Julie Cerel said.

Registration, Abstract Submission Open for CCTS Spring Research Days

Feb 24, 2021, 2:10 PM

The CCTS Spring Research Days will focus on sharing research findings and best practices, enhancing collaborations, and mentoring the upcoming generation of clinical and translational researchers.

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UK, Partners Break Ground on New Coldstream Research Lab

Feb 24, 2021, 1:43 PM

The new facility will be named “The Core — Collaboration. Research. Entrepreneurship,” and is designed to be the first stop for companies looking to locate on the research campus.

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UK Education Professor Gregory Vincent's Initiative With NAACP Creates New Opportunities to Pursue Equity, Access

Feb 23, 2021, 11:10 AM

University faculty and NAACP leaders collaboratively developed an education and research initiative focused on educational equity, civil rights, and social justice. Together, they are addressing racial inequities plaguing the U.S. education system.

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UK Invites Community to Celebrate Engineers Day Live! Feb. 27

Feb 23, 2021, 10:40 AM

E-Day Live! will offer a mix of live and on-demand exhibits. The live exhibits have scheduled times, while participants can access on-demand exhibits at any time during the six-hour event.

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