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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.

Sociology Doctoral Student Receives Grant to Study Perception of Hate Crimes

Dec 9, 2020, 8:38 AM

Chenghui Zhang is studying the factors that go into how people interpret hate crime. She received a $50,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice for her study, “Social Construction of Hate Crime in the U.S.: A Factorial Survey Experiment.”

'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.

47 Kentucky Schools Named ‘Bright Spots’ in UK, Prichard Committee Report

Nov 24, 2020, 8:32 AM

"We looked at elementary and middle school performance on the K-PREP reading and math assessments, as well as the performance of high school students on the ACT. Student, community and district characteristics were also taken into consideration."

Williams Named Assistant Director for Cancer Health Equity at Markey

Nov 10, 2020, 8:22 AM

A major initiative of Williams and the Markey Community Impact Office will be the organization and expansion of Markey’s research and outreach portfolio that is focused on reducing cancer and other health disparities based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc.

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.

College of Nursing Researcher Partners with Churches to Address COVID-19, Health Disparities

Sep 9, 2020, 8:31 AM

Recent studies have shed light on an area’s socioeconomic status being one of the most impactful social determinants of health in both urban and rural communities throughout Kentucky.

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