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University Press of Kentucky Launches 'Race and Sports' Series

Dec 17, 2020, 1:38 PM

“By seeking books that explore the intersections of sports and racial and ethnic histories through the racial dynamics of gender, culture, masculinity, sexuality, and power through biography, community, film, literature, and oral history, the series opens a new analysis of American sport and culture,” said Ashley Runyon, University Press of Kentucky director.

Spotlight: Stephanie White, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Dec 14, 2020, 1:29 PM

Recently, I was grateful to have a conversation with Dr. Stephanie White, associate dean of diversity and inclusion for the UK College of Medicine. Dr. White joined the University of Kentucky in January 2020, and she is currently a member of the DEI Leadership Team.

New Faculty Members in African and Africana Studies Expand Diversity at UK

Dec 10, 2020, 8:33 AM

Five recently hired faculty members associated with the Department of African and Africana Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences are broadening the range of diverse and inclusive course offerings to University of Kentucky students.

'Behind the Blue': Addressing Underrepresented Minorities in Research Programs With Mark Prendergast

Nov 30, 2020, 8:32 AM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication’s Carl Nathe talks with Prendergast about developing partnerships across campus, keeping students engaged in programs with work opportunities and mentorships, and more.

UK Project Receives $3.2 Million for Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Research

Nov 16, 2020, 3:35 PM

The research team will recruit 800 Black American nonmedical prescription opioid users and interview them to develop an understanding of the characteristics associated with their drug use and treatment use.

Danelle Stevens-Watkins Leading UK’s Newest Effort to Impact Change

Oct 14, 2020, 8:16 AM

In August, Stevens-Watkins was appointed UK’s Assistant Vice President for Research in Diversity and Inclusion after President Eli Capilouto announced a five-year, $10 million commitment to sponsor UK research focused on racial disparities and inequity.

College of Education Dean Uses New Mode of Research to Analyze Educational Equity Issues

Oct 12, 2020, 8:21 AM

“We have, essentially, invented a new way of doing research. By using publicly available podcasts, anyone can go back and listen to participants’ conversations in full and make their own conclusions about what was discussed,” Vasquez Heilig said.

UK Establishes 1st Chapter of National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Inc. in State

Oct 7, 2020, 8:22 AM

Founded in 1896 in a time where Black women were not permitted in other prominent feminist organizations, the NACWC Inc. is the first organization created specifically for Black women. The WISE chapter at UK will be the first chapter of the association in Kentucky.

UK Recognized as 'Top College for Diversity' and 'Diversity Champion' by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine

Sep 29, 2020, 8:47 AM

As a recipient of the annual HEED Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout their campus.

A&S Professor Earns Archive Award for Telling Stories of Kentucky Minorities

Sep 17, 2020, 8:36 AM

The award recognizes her work on the Jewish Kentucky Oral History Project and the building of Jewish Kentucky-related holdings within the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.

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