UK Research News

'Behind the Blue': The Neighborhood Healers Project with Candice Hargons

Aug 1, 2022, 7:14 AM

In this episode of Behind The Blue: Candice Hargons discusses The Neighborhood Healers Project, a new pilot project led by UK researchers aiming to reduce mental health equity gaps.

'Behind the Blue': Reflecting on Juneteenth With Dr. Anastasia Curwood

Jun 17, 2022, 6:53 AM

The director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies and African American and Africana Studies discusses the Juneteenth holiday, personal reflections on the day's significance, and the importance of observance of the holiday by the university.

'Behind the Blue': Erik Reece on Kentucky Connections to the Scopes Trial, Parallels to Today

Apr 11, 2022, 7:07 AM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Erik Reece discusses this project, the writing process, his influences, the importance of Kentucky in American letters and writing and how teaching informs his work.

'Behind the Blue': Deirdre Scaggs on Women Who Helped Shape UK

Mar 28, 2022, 7:28 AM

The “Women Making History” series continues with this episode of "Behind the Blue" featuring Deirdre Scaggs, associate dean of UK’s Special Collections Research Center and director of the Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Research Center.

Women Making History Series Kicks Off with Isabel Escobar on ‘Behind the Blue’

Mar 1, 2022, 7:02 AM

Throughout March for Women’s History Month, UK shines a spotlight on Women Making History. The series kicks off with a podcast featuring Isabel Escobar, professor of chemical and materials engineering in the College of Engineering.

'Behind the Blue': Mark Evers on the Milestones and Accomplishments of the UK Markey Cancer Center

Feb 21, 2022, 7:30 AM

In this episode of Behind the Blue, Mark Evers takes us through some of the most important milestones and accomplishments of the Markey team during his time at UK, and discusses plans for Markey’s future.

'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.

'Behind The Blue': COVID-19 Update with Rebecca Dutch - 12/9/21

Dec 13, 2021, 7:09 AM

Dr. Dutch returns to the ‘Behind the Blue’ podcast to discuss a wide range of pandemic topics including the Omicron variant, what it means for testing and vaccines, and best practices for the University community.

'Behind The Blue': An Overview of Research with Dr. Lisa Cassis

Dec 6, 2021, 7:05 AM

This week’s episode of "Behind the Blue" features Vice President of Research Dr. Lisa Cassis joining UK's Director of Research Communications Alicia Gregory for an in-depth conversation on research being done at the University of Kentucky.

'Behind the Blue': Leading the Way on Alzheimer’s Research With Linda Van Eldik of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

Nov 8, 2021, 7:07 AM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik joins UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications' Hillary Smith to discuss the larger game plan of finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Filter News

News type

Unit

Topic

Series