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'Behind the Blue': Anastasia Curwood Discusses the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies

In the fall of 2020, the University of Kentucky announced plans to establish the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies (CIBS) — a multidisciplinary program designed to highlight UK’s growing research around issues of race and racism.

Machine Learning Uncovers Violence During Apartheid, Earns Top Honor for UK Researchers

The Guggenheim Foundation has selected Stephen Davis and William Mattingly as recipients of its Distinguished Scholar Award for their work with machine learning to reveal new insights about apartheid violence.

Black History Month: Celebrating Those Who Paved the Way

The Martin Luther King Center, along with units across campus, will celebrate Black History Month with a series virtual and in-person events and programs throughout February. 

UK Libraries, College of Arts and Sciences Symposium to Honor bell hooks

The symposium will celebrate the life and legacy of author, professor, feminist and activist bell hooks, recipient of UK Libraries' 2021 Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.

UK MLK Center Commemorates 35 Years on Campus

This week, the University of Kentucky Martin Luther King (MLK) Center is celebrating 35 years of providing community, a space for advocacy and culturally based education to UK.

UK’s Crystal Wilkinson Finalist for 2022 NAACP Image Award

The Kentucky Poet Laureate’s book of poetry, “Perfect Black" (University Press of Kentucky), is nominated in the category of “Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry.”

Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies at UK to Receive Permanent Funding

Created with $250,000 of seed funding from the university last fall, the institute will now receive annual funding of $200,000 through UK’s Office for Institutional Diversity — an important step forward in helping the institute achieve its goals.

UK Alumna's Book Heads to a Theater Near You This Christmas

Dana Canedy’s New York Times best-selling memoir “A Journal for Jordan,” has been adapted into a feature film. Canedy is a graduate of the UK School of Journalism and Media.

A Catalyst for Change: UK Alum Creates App to Eliminate Bias in Hiring Process

What does it mean to be a changemaker? By definition, it is someone who is taking creative action to solve social injustices. In every sense of the word, Rhett Lindsey is a changemaker. His vision of the world is one where everyone feels empowered to respond efficiently and effectively to societal challenges.    “I truly believe that everyone has a story to tell,” he said. Lindsey’s story begins in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was born and raised, and where he created a tight-knit community.

UK Hosts Construction Diversity Accelerator Program

The CDA program is designed to help minority-owned, women-owned and other underrepresented construction-related businesses gain access to the tools, resources and opportunities to be competitive in the construction industry.

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