Skip to main
University-wide Navigation

CHET Announces Pilot Grant Awardees

UK's Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) has awarded Health Equity Pilot Grants to researchers in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment whose research is aimed at identifying, reducing and eliminating health disparities.

UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Prepares for This Year’s 'Memory Sunday'

The day was established to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on the African American community, since their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is two to three times higher than white Americans.

HEAL, Voices of Hope to Host Transformational Housing Learning Collaborative

UK’s HEALing Communities Study and Voices of Hope are teaming up for the free virtual June Learning Collaborative, “Come as You Are: Transformational Housing.”

UK's Vasquez Heilig Named to Hispanics in Higher Education Board

College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig has been appointed to the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Board of Directors. His three-year term begins July 1.

UK Doctoral Candidate Tackling Black Health Disparities

The counseling psychology doctoral candidate in the University of Kentucky’s College of Education counsels people who are experiencing mental health issues from racial trauma, substance abuse and criminal justice involvement.

Summer Dates Set for 3-Part Unconscious Bias Initiative

Due to demand, Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Education (IEDE) is pleased to announce summer dates for the newly expanded three-part Unconscious Bias Initiative. This initiative is open to all University of Kentucky faculty and staff.

Eligible UK Employees Can Now Participate in New CSA Pilot to Support Black Farmers

Eligible employees have another chance to participate in community supported agriculture (CSA) and enjoy fresh produce this season through a new pilot initiative.

CHET Honors Inaugural Awardees

UK’s Center for Health Equity Transformation recently announced the recipients of its inaugural Equity Changemaker Awards.

UK International Center Announces 2021 Global Impact Award Winners

Recipients include faculty, staff and alumni who have significantly contributed to the university’s global engagement through education, research, service and fostering a culturally diverse, welcoming environment.

Looking Beyond Labels: UK Grad’s Pursuit of Social Justice

In the fall of 2017, Hoda Shalash joined the ranks of women in her family to pursue a degree in the College of Social Work. This week, she prepares to walk across the Rupp Arena stage and accept her diploma.

Filter News