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Behavioral Science Launches White Coats for Black Lives Fellowship

Aug 3, 2021, 4:21 PM

The fellowships were developed to enhance medical students’ understanding of health disparities, political and social inequalities, and health care inequities experienced by Black Americans.

Gaines Center Taking Applications for Humanities-focused Mini-grants

Aug 2, 2021, 7:56 AM

The grants of up to $500 are intended to support humanities-related programming and expenses related to speaker fees and/or event logistics. Individuals in any UK college or department are eligible to apply.

UK Study to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Communities

Jul 26, 2021, 7:39 AM

The project, funded by UK’s UNITE Research Priority Area, will enhance understanding of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism among populations historically less likely to become vaccinated.

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, UK Martin School Host 2nd Part of Urban-rural Issues Roundtable Series

Jul 19, 2021, 7:02 AM

The webinar program is the second of a three-part public policy collaboration between the chamber and UK’s Martin School to find common ground on public policy issues facing both urban and rural areas.

Enroll in Workshop to Help Communities Address Critical Social Issues

Jul 16, 2021, 8:19 AM

A summer workshop offered by University of Kentucky College of Education's Kayla Johnson will focus on conducting community-based participatory action research.

Former Wildcat on a Mission to Help Others with Speech Disorders

Jul 7, 2021, 8:08 AM

Former Wildcat Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is using his platform to help raise awareness around stuttering, a speech disorder that affects roughly 1% of the population.

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UK Student’s Project Places Top 20 Twice in Hearst Awards in Multimedia Narrative Storytelling

Jul 6, 2021, 8:07 AM

Akhira Umar’s project, titled “Black Hair: Back to Their Roots,” focuses on the often-politicized subject of African American hair.

UK Alumnae Support Women Pursuing Advanced Degrees Through 'Science Sistas'

Jul 2, 2021, 8:11 AM

The program offers guidance and scholarships to women who are nearing the completion of their undergraduate degrees and are seeking entry into professional health care programs.

Free Workshop With Leading Voice in Racial Justice and Teacher Education

Jul 1, 2021, 8:21 AM

 "Beyond the Black and White Screen: Seeing/Reading Race in Social Media, Films and Society" is a free interactive workshop is designed to teach participants how to “read” race, racism and whiteness in media while also modeling pedagogies to engage in antiracist teaching practices.

UK Study to Reveal Health Equity Impacts of Flavored Tobacco Sale Restrictions

Jun 21, 2021, 8:06 AM

A five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will support a study on how local policies impact groups – including communities of color, low-income populations and youth – that are more likely to use flavored tobacco products.

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