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Nov 21 2024

UK Beam Institute to demonstrate hydrogen-fueled spirit production

The UK James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and UK Center for Applied Energy Research have partnered with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the State Energy Program to make the future of bourbon production more sustainable.

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Oct 30 2024
‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Health Sciences’ Michaela Keener

Michaela Keener discusses her work in developing an interactive digital health system designed to enhance access to care for equestrians.
Oct 23 2024
‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Public Health’s John Lyons

John Lyons describes Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management, a framework for managing systems, organizations, and programs whose mission to help people change their lives.
Oct 21 2024
UK Center on Trauma and Children celebrates 25 years of translational research

The UK Center on Trauma and Children, housed in the UK College of Medicine, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of transforming the lives of those affected by trauma.
Oct 21 2024
UK political scientist explores the impact of social media on politics

Much of professor Maggie Macdonald's work has concentrated around congressional campaigns and how they use social media to achieve their electoral goals.

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Lauren Whitehurst, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and assistant director of the UNITE Research Priority Area, studies how sleep is affected by our genetics and living environments.
Feb 9 2023
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Curiosity and an eagerness to learn led Darwin Conwell, M.D., to a career as a medical pancreatologist. Now the chair of internal medicine, Conwell brings his passion for science and education to the College of Medicine and UK HealthCare.

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Nov 11 2024

‘Behind the Blue’: The importance of relationships among Black arts and cultural organizations

Jaleesa Wells discusses her findings after exploring how the interconnectedness of Black arts and cultural institutions is essential to community impact and affecting change.

Nov 4 2024
‘Behind the Blue:’ Experts discuss social media’s growing influence on politics

Maggie Macdonald, assistant professor of political science, and Annelise Russel, associate professor in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, explore the impact of the stories lighting up our feeds — and what they mean for the future of democracy.
Oct 28 2024
‘What comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?’ UK professor talks horror films and society

Laneshia Conner's course, “Horror Films and Social Welfare,” equips students with historical knowledge, empowers them to critically analyze and reshapes their understanding of society.
Sep 25 2024
‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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