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Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies at UK to Receive Permanent Funding

Created with $250,000 of seed funding from the university last fall, the institute will now receive annual funding of $200,000 through UK’s Office for Institutional Diversity — an important step forward in helping the institute achieve its goals.

UK Alumna's Book Heads to a Theater Near You This Christmas

Dana Canedy’s New York Times best-selling memoir “A Journal for Jordan,” has been adapted into a feature film. Canedy is a graduate of the UK School of Journalism and Media.

A Catalyst for Change: UK Alum Creates App to Eliminate Bias in Hiring Process

What does it mean to be a changemaker? By definition, it is someone who is taking creative action to solve social injustices. In every sense of the word, Rhett Lindsey is a changemaker. His vision of the world is one where everyone feels empowered to respond efficiently and effectively to societal challenges.    “I truly believe that everyone has a story to tell,” he said. Lindsey’s story begins in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was born and raised, and where he created a tight-knit community.

UK Hosts Construction Diversity Accelerator Program

The CDA program is designed to help minority-owned, women-owned and other underrepresented construction-related businesses gain access to the tools, resources and opportunities to be competitive in the construction industry.

UK Psychologist’s Latest Book ‘Unraveling Bias’ is a Call to Action for Parents

In her new book, Department of Psychology professor Christia Spears Brown uncovers what researchers and scientists have learned about how children are impacted by biases.

Study Shows Black Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Receive Less Workplace Support

College of Social Work study showed Black survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) receive less workplace support than their White counterparts.

Appalachian Center to Host Student Research Presentation Series

The showcase will present work of student researchers through its Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series. The series runs through the Spring of 2022.

UK Theatre Screenings Take You Inside 'The Laramie Project'

UK Department of Theatre and Dance will present "The Laramie Project" as its next main stage production Nov. 18-21.

OneUKforAll: Creating Accessibility on Campus

This new UKNow series, “Many People Creating One Accessible Community,” is a call to action. Over the coming weeks and months, we will highlight ways we can step up to ensure our campus is welcoming for all.

UK Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

The University of Kentucky and Lexington comunidad are cordially invited to celebrate life at the annual Día de Los Muertos celebration on campus next week.

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