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COVID-19 Vaccination Important for Underrepresented Populations

May 4, 2021, 7:44 AM

Underrepresented populations in the United States are contracting, being hospitalized and dying from the virus at higher rates than white Americans.

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Register for Education and Civil Rights for the New Decade Virtual Conference

May 3, 2021, 9:10 AM

On May 7 and 8 the UK College Education offers the free conference: Education and Civil Rights for the New Decade.

UK Named a 2021 ‘Best Employer for Diversity’ by Forbes

Apr 30, 2021, 8:12 AM

The university’s long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce is reflected in this recent recognition.

Event Educates UK Students, Organizations on ‘Antisemitism Past and Present’

Apr 29, 2021, 8:06 AM

In an effort to foster productive dialogue about antisemitism, the University of Kentucky’s Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Kentucky Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Kentucky Hillel hosted an educational event on Tuesday.

Spotlight: Kathy Sheppard-Jones, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Apr 28, 2021, 8:59 AM

This Q&A spotlights Kathy Sheppard-Jones, Executive Director of the Human Development Institute.

Dr. Joseph Benitez is Featured Panelist at UPenn Conference on Health Reform

Apr 28, 2021, 8:18 AM

The UPenn Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics will host a virtual conference featuring speakers including Dr. Joseph Benitez of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.

UK Theatre Interactive Project Highlights Experience of Oppression for Participants

Apr 28, 2021, 7:50 AM

The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive event that highlights contemporary issues of oppression. It is designed to introduce participants to the concepts of oppression, privilege and power.

Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig to Lead Free Implicit Bias Virtual Symposium

Apr 28, 2021, 7:47 AM

The Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties is hosting the event to offer tools to confront, reduce and eliminate this hidden bias.

UK to Host Solidarity Event in Support of Asian American, Pacific Islander Communities

Apr 27, 2021, 7:57 AM

On Wednesday, April 28, partners from the Office for Student Success, Office for Institutional Diversity, International Student and Scholar Services and Student Government Association will host a two-part event focused on solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community from 2 to 5 p.m.

UNITE connects UK Research and Community Leaders to Address Racial Equity

Apr 23, 2021, 8:34 AM

University of Kentucky administrators, faculty, staff and students engaged with a diverse panel of community leaders to identify research priorities to address racial equity across the Commonwealth.

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