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COVID-19 Vaccination Important for Underrepresented Populations

May 4, 2021, 7:44 AM

Underrepresented populations in the United States are contracting, being hospitalized and dying from the virus at higher rates than white Americans.

UK Theatre Interactive Project Highlights Experience of Oppression for Participants

Apr 28, 2021, 7:50 AM

The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive event that highlights contemporary issues of oppression. It is designed to introduce participants to the concepts of oppression, privilege and power.

Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig to Lead Free Implicit Bias Virtual Symposium

Apr 28, 2021, 7:47 AM

The Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties is hosting the event to offer tools to confront, reduce and eliminate this hidden bias.

Chef, Activist, Alum Dan Wu to Give Talk on Impact of Systemic Racism on Asians, Asian Americans

Apr 13, 2021, 8:16 AM

Wu’s talk, “Yellow Peril to Model Minority: How Systemic Racism & White Supremacy has Kept Asians Quiet & Controlled in America,” will take place Wednesday April 14th in Room 121 in the Jacobs Science Building and via Zoom.

Appalachian Center, Lewis Honors College to Host Screening, Discussion of ‘Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence’

Mar 15, 2021, 8:46 AM

“We are so delighted to bring ‘Breaking the Silence: Lillian Smith’ to the UK community,” said Kathryn Engle. “Her life and works crosscut the fields of Appalachian studies, gender and women's studies, queer studies, education, Southern studies, literature, civil rights history, and African American studies.

How UK Senior Savannah Lewis is Changing the Face of Engineering

Mar 15, 2021, 8:31 AM

As the first person in her family to pursue a bachelor’s degree and study engineering, Savannah Lewis describes the feeling as daunting yet rewarding. “Knowing that I’m helping this profession become more diverse, by increasing representation, makes me extremely proud.”

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UK Law Breonna Taylor Symposium Videos Now Available Online

Mar 12, 2021, 10:34 AM

The J. David Rosenberg College of Law hosted a day-long symposium on Breonna Taylor on October 23, 2020. The panels probed the legal issues surrounding the criminal charges and defenses, search warrant inconsistencies, damages awarded to the family, the federal investigation, and the impact of race on policing.

UK Bourbon Industry Conference Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Spirits’ Sector

Mar 12, 2021, 9:20 AM

Gathan Borden said that 2020 brought increased pressure for accountability by the affinity groups of the bourbon industry. “We are now seeing brands start to be more vocal and visible in their work support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts."

Spotlight: DeShana Collett, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Mar 12, 2021, 9:11 AM

"Dr. Collett serves in many roles as vice chair of the university senate, a valued member on the DEI Leadership Team, a skilled teacher, an accreditation specialist and a practicing clinician. I was fortunate to learn many things from her during our conversation," said George Wright.

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UK College of Education Shares Ways to Help Students Process Racial Trauma

Mar 12, 2021, 8:47 AM

“It is important for schools to embrace students during painful events, to acknowledge their potential pain and stress and provide ways to help process traumas,” said Gregory Vincent, a professor in the UK College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation.

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