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UK CBER Report Details Impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky’s Economy

Feb 3, 2021, 1:51 PM

According to the report, as of October, the state had recovered 67% of jobs lost during the first months of the pandemic. But the recovery remains far from complete. Kentucky’s employment was still down 107,600 jobs — or 5.5% — from January 2020.

UK Economic Outlook Virtual Conference Set for Feb. 3

Jan 27, 2021, 3:12 PM

The University of Kentucky will host the 32nd annual Economic Outlook Conference, sponsored by Central Bank, Wednesday, Feb. 3. The conference will be offered from 8:30 a.m.-noon as a webinar. Registration is required, but the registration fee has been waived.

47 Kentucky Schools Named ‘Bright Spots’ in UK, Prichard Committee Report

Nov 24, 2020, 8:32 AM

"We looked at elementary and middle school performance on the K-PREP reading and math assessments, as well as the performance of high school students on the ACT. Student, community and district characteristics were also taken into consideration."

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UK Experts Explain How, Why Brands are Tackling Social Justice Issues

Jun 29, 2020, 8:18 AM

In the wake of protests across the United States, corporate America is shifting away from “business-as-usual” and instead, sharing messages of solidarity — some even going as far as to launch new initiatives surrounding diversity and inclusion.

New Study Suggests U.S. COVID-19 Cases Could Have Been 35 Times Higher Without These Measures

May 15, 2020, 9:49 AM

“Our results suggest that light measures don’t work, and strong measures do," said Charles Courtemanche.

Is Social Distancing Working? New Study Suggests Thousands of Kentuckians Spared

Apr 30, 2020, 8:04 AM

According to the report, confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth would have reached a staggering 45,000 by April 25 without any state-imposed measures. For comparison, the current total of confirmed COVID-19 cases is fewer than 4,000.

UK Center Projects Slower but Continued Economic Growth in Kentucky

Feb 12, 2020, 8:06 AM

The 48th Kentucky Annual Economic Report is one of the many ways CBER fulfills its mandated mission as specified in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to examine various aspects of the Kentucky economy.

UK Receives Knight Foundation Funding for Research on Internet Governance

Nov 4, 2019, 8:16 AM

UK will receive funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in support of new research affecting the future of the internet. UK will receive $100,000 to fund research by Ramsi Woodcock, an assistant professor in the College of Law.

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UK Board Awards 16 University Professorships for 2019-20

May 3, 2019, 5:04 PM

This week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year.

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Einstein's Theory Meets the World of Finance

Mar 21, 2019, 9:16 AM

Although it may seem like a stretch, Albert Einstein's theory of space and time may have a relevant connection to the world of finance.

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