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SPARK Program hosting undergrad research informational webinar Aug. 29

Aug 29, 2023, 7:15 AM

The Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program is hosting an informational webinar today, Aug. 29, for University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University undergraduates who are interested in applying. The webinar will be held from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom.

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Op-ed: How new era of Barbie finally made me want a doll

Jul 31, 2023, 7:05 AM

The following op-ed was written by Aria Halliday, an associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies, African American and Africana Studies and International Film Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky.

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Mentorship shapes UK College of Education acting dean's career

Jun 1, 2023, 7:06 AM

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., holds many titles — psychologist, researcher, educator and mentor. She became the first woman of color to lead the University of Kentucky College of Education when named acting dean last semester.

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20 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 8, 2023, 7:16 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 20 undergraduates have been selected for the 2023 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

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Kentucky and Georgia researchers partner to reach Black women at risk for HIV

Apr 12, 2023, 7:45 AM

The study uses an approach that partners academic researchers with community members to collaboratively design research to address mutually identified priorities.

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UNITE Research Showcase to highlight racial equity work at UK

Apr 7, 2023, 7:25 AM

The UNited In True racial Equity (UNITE) Research Priority Area will host its second annual research showcase on Tuesday, April 18. The 2023 UNITE Research Showcase is centered around elevating and promoting the importance of racial equity research at UK, across the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Start to Finish Mentoring Program proves that mentoring matters

Mar 30, 2023, 7:54 AM

A good mentor motivates you, a great mentor shapes you. That is exactly what Alexis Smith hopes to do with her mentee, Linda Omali.  Connected through the University of Kentucky’s Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives (CGPDI) Start to Finish (STF) Mentoring Program, Smith knows firsthand what a great mentor can do for their mentee. 

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Education professor’s work centers Black women’s voices in sexual health research

Mar 30, 2023, 7:50 AM

For Shemeka Thorpe, Ph.D., publishing research is an act of sharing stories rarely told. Through her work, Thorpe is ensuring Black women’s voices are included in academic literature.

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Researchers investigate racial bias in recognition of Kentucky’s historic properties

Mar 17, 2023, 7:38 AM

A team of University of Kentucky researchers is analyzing the list of historic places and properties registered in the Commonwealth to find any gaps in cultural minority representations.

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UK Social Work’s Rosenstein Lecture to feature author Melissa Harris-Perry

Mar 7, 2023, 8:29 AM

On Tuesday, April 18, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work will hold the 21st Annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture. This year's event will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

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