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‘Behind the Blue’: UK professor discovers Spartacus’ 1st battlefield

Mar 17, 2025, 7:54 AM

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” archaeologist Paolo Visonà discusses the path to his discovery of Spartacus' first battlefield and what it means for the field of archaeology and UK.

‘Behind the Blue’: Celebrating 40 years of Sanders-Brown’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Feb 3, 2025, 7:23 AM

The UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact.

‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

‘Behind the Blue’: 2024 Great Teachers spotlight — Kayla Johnson

Dec 24, 2024, 7:46 AM

This episode of “Behind the Blue” spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Kayla Johnson, an assistant professor in the UK College of Education.

‘Behind the Blue’: The psychology behind sports rivalries, why we love to loathe the other team

Dec 13, 2024, 7:12 AM

Matt Moore and Tarkington Newman explore the psychology behind sports rivalries — why we love our teams as fiercely as we loathe the opposition, and why this drama keeps us coming back for more.

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

Nov 4, 2024, 7:03 AM

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.

‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 10, 2024, 7:26 AM

In this episode of "Behind the Blue" Dr. Julie Cerel and Avery Powers discuss their work with the Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab (SPEL). Their efforts focus on suicide prevention and help raise awareness and support for those impacted.

‘Behind the Blue’: UK Provost DiPaola on supporting faculty, inspiring students and mission of UK HealthCare

Sep 4, 2024, 8:05 AM

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” DiPaola talks about UK’s mission to leverage the collective strengths of the faculty to solve society’s problems of tomorrow, as well as efforts to continue UK HealthCare’s essential work for all of Kentucky.

‘Behind the Blue’: Advancing clinical research with CCTS Director Katherine Hartmann

Aug 5, 2024, 7:39 AM

In this episode of " Behind the Blue", Katherine Hartmann, the new director of UK's Center for Clinical and Translational Science, discusses her research in women's health, the impetus behind translational research and science, and UK's unique position to move the work of our researchers from campus to our community.

‘Behind the Blue’: 2024 Great Teachers Spotlight — Jordan Brower

Jul 22, 2024, 7:33 AM

This episode of "Behind the Blue" spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024. Jordan Brower is an assistant professor of English where he primarily teaches film and media studies.

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