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New Study Offers Insight on Impact of Masculinity on the Mental Health of Gay Black Men

Oct 13, 2021, 7:08 AM

A recent study conducted by University of Kentucky College of Social Work researcher Keith J. Watts, Ph.D., discusses the social construction of masculinity and the implications it has on the mental health of gay Black men.

UK Rosenberg Law to Host 2nd Daylong Breonna Taylor Symposium

Oct 13, 2021, 7:04 AM

The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law will host its second daylong Breonna Taylor Symposium beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in the G. Chad Perry III Grand Courtroom in the law building.

Visiting Writers Series Returns With Notable Authors, Film Director

Oct 8, 2021, 7:22 AM

The Visiting Writers Series (VWS), hosted by the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, kicks off Oct. 13 with Academy Award winner Kevin Willmott.

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UK Libraries Welcomes Princeton Scholar Ruha Benjamin for Fall Lecture

Oct 7, 2021, 7:14 AM

“Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code.” will take place 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the UK Gatton Student Center. This event is free and open to the public.

UK Studies: Opioid Overdose Deaths Increase Among Black Individuals

Oct 6, 2021, 7:40 AM

Opioid overdose death rates increased by 40% among non-Hispanic Black individuals between 2018 and 2019, according to study results published in the American Journal of Public Health this September.

Inclusive Excellence Program Now Accepting 2022 Student Grant Proposals

Oct 1, 2021, 7:28 AM

The University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity is accepting proposals for the next round of grant funding through the office's Inclusive Excellence Student Program grants.

Alternative Textbook Grants Impactful in Enabling Equitable Access

Sep 23, 2021, 7:21 AM

Over 11,800 students have gained free online access to essential course materials and saved more than $1.48 million in textbook spending from 2017 through 2021, thanks to the University of Kentucky Libraries’ Alternative Textbook Grant Program.

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UK Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month With Schedule of Events

Sep 15, 2021, 7:19 AM

This year's celebration will stray away from using the phrase "Hispanic Heritage Month" and instead will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, broadening the month to include a larger population.

Fall 2021 Training Schedule From Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Education

Sep 1, 2021, 7:13 AM

Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Education (IEDE) is pleased to share the fall 2021 training schedule for the Unconscious Bias Initiative (UBI) along with several new offerings. Spring semester training dates will be shared in December.

'Behind the Blue': UK’s New Vice President for Institutional Diversity Katrice A. Albert

Aug 30, 2021, 6:57 AM

Katrice A. Albert, Ph.D., will begin her duties as vice president for institutional diversity on Sept. 27, 2021. UK Chief Communications Officer Jay Blanton talks with Albert about what she’s looking forward to in joining UK, particularly at this moment, as the institution is engaged in a broad-based and expansive effort around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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