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Ron Zimmer honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Professor Ron Zimmer, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

UK Alumni Association names winners of Alumni Professorship Award

Lisa Cassis, Melinda Ickes, and Sherali Zeadally were recipients of the prestigious award given annually by the UK Alumni Association

Mentorship shapes UK College of Education acting dean's career

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.

AHA awards UK’s Daugherty $1 million to study new heart disease treatments

Alan Daugherty, Ph.D., D.Sc., has been named as one of two nationwide recipients of the American Heart Association Merit Award and will receive $1 million for a five-year research project.

Kentucky Innovator Challenge brings business and higher ed leaders, industry partners to UK

The inaugural Kentucky Innovator Challenge brought together leaders from business, service organizations and higher education for a one-day summit to identify and find solutions to Kentucky's challenges.

4 professors receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently honored four professors for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

Markey's NCI designation: A decade of impact on cancer research

Over the past decade, Markey's prestigious National Cancer Institute designation, combined with the research opportunities it provides, has been a catalyst for growth.

UK, VA investigate racial, ethnic bias when diagnosing alcohol use disorder among veterans

College of Public Health faculty member Rachel Vickers-Smith, Ph.D., and a team of investigators recently examined whether there is racial or ethnic bias in who receives an alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis.

UK creates Department of Research Safety to support research community

Research Safety will provide tailored client-centered services to the UK research community, expanding and enhancing safety and compliance activities for labs utilizing biological, radiological or chemical hazards.

5 students selected as Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

The high-impact learning experience contributes to student academic growth as well as sustainability-focused research initiatives at UK and in the community.

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