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Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Douglas A. Boyd, director of the UK Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and recent president of the Oral History Association, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

Documenting disaster: Kopana Terry’s oral history research

Kopana Terry, the oral history archivist at the UK Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, is examining how the rapid loss of buildings during natural disasters affects the psychological well-being of survivors.

The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again

For more than 2,000 years, wisdom from the only library to survive from ancient times remained locked away. Until now.

UK Libraries, researchers highlight resources exploring slavery, emancipation history in Kentucky

UK Libraries and researchers highlight key resources exploring slavery and emancipation in Kentucky, advancing understanding of the state’s complex history and its lasting impact.

UK Libraries Awards Two Seniors for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

UK Libraries is proud to recognize seniors Natalie Lewis and Siena Pilati with the 2026 UK Libraries Award for Undergraduate Research.

CRRJ-KY, Appalachian Center announce research partnership

Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky Legal Clinic and the Appalachian Center at UK have entered a partnership to research the history and legal outcomes of the 1919 racial removal in Corbin, KY.

UK professor spotlights history of Black quarterbacks in Peacock series

UK professor Derrick White is lending his expertise to “Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback,” a new four-part docuseries streaming on Peacock.

Preeminent US history journal features UK professor’s essay

In a new essay, historian Claire Clark examines how confronting past choices in scholarship can redirect a scholar’s path and cultivate insight.

Strings that still sing: UK welcomes historic Violins of Hope collection

The UK College of Fine Arts will present Violins of Hope UK from Feb. 10-14, 2026.

UK faculty awarded by Schmidt Sciences to bring AI to humanities research

Three UK faculty members are among the teams recently awarded $11 million by Schmidt Sciences to apply AI in the humanities.

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