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13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

The 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

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

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.

Black Friday unwrapped: Smart shopping tips from an expert

Adam Craig, an associate professor with a research focus on consumer behavior, offers valuable insights into Black Friday from the retailers’ perspective, as well as expert tips for navigating the shopping frenzy.

Markey research shows success in national smoking assessment program

Jessica Burris led research that shows the success of a national quality improvement program to increase rates of smoking assessment among cancer centers.

Mark Fillmore named 2024-25 UK Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor

Psychology professor Mark Fillmore is serving as the 2024-25 College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Professor and will deliver the Distinguished Professor Lecture next spring.

Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of Olympic athlete, fan rituals

Marc Comier and Jenny Rice discuss the psychology behind the unique rituals of athletes and sports fans.

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

Undergraduate students at UK who participate in research now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work.

‘Great Teacher’ Mark Fillmore emphasizes importance of student research

Mark Fillmore, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help his students understand the importance of research.

New grant helping research team engineer better mental health solutions

A group of University of Kentucky researchers received a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to continue a critical mission: improving mental health solutions for engineering students.

Seasonal depression: UK expert explains how to understand, overcome it

Matt Southward, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, shares advice and tips for beating the “winter blues.”

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