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UK Black Alumni Reunion to be held April 13-15

UKNow Mar 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky Black Alumni Reunion is an opportunity to cultivate community through a weekend of engaging educational experiences, social events and networking opportunities. The event is scheduled for April 13-15, 2023. In the spirit of Harambeè, defined as “a coming together,” the reunion serves as a chance for Black alumni to gather, reconnect, socialize and come together.

New student organization creates health care community for students of color

UKNow Feb 7, 2023

Hues in Medicine originally started as Nevaeh Fischer’s personal blog. In sharing her own stories, she started hearing from other students who were experiencing the same sense of discomfort she was.

Humans of UK: Engineering alum Savannah Lewis

UKNow Feb 3, 2023

With origins dating back to 1915, today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history and society — from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science and culture. At the University of Kentucky, that sentiment holds true. In celebrating Black History Month, throughout February UK’s social media channels are featuring Black students, faculty, staff and alumni who have shared their stories of what Black History Month means to them and why it is important.

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'An embrace between the past and future' — student pens Black History Month op-ed

Student News Feb 1, 2023

Kiarah Raglin, a student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflects on the meaning of Black History Month in the following op-ed. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2023) — Black History Month marks an occasion of solemn remembrance and promising prospects — a reminder of where we came from and the path we’ll forge.

Black and white photo of US President Gerald Ford officially recognizing Black History Month during meeting

UK Honors Black History Month

Campus News Feb 1, 2023

In celebrating Black History Month, the university will host events on campus throughout February and create a number of series to continue the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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Markey outreach advancing health equity in communities of color

UK HealthCare Jan 27, 2023

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is working to address cancer disparities in communities of color through inclusive outreach and engagement.

MLK Center to host MLK Legacy Week

UKNow Jan 23, 2023

Starting this week, the University of Kentucky Martin Luther King (MLK) Center is commemorating its presence on campus as a space for advocacy and culturally-based education with the MLK Center Legacy Week. This year's Legacy Week will celebrate both the closing out of January and MLK Day and continue as the university begins to celebrate Black History Month in February.

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Simmons College, UK announce partnership

UKNow Jan 19, 2023

Louisville’s only historically Black college or university (HBCU), Simmons College of Kentucky, announced a partnership Tuesday, Jan. 17, with the University of Kentucky.

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Construction Diversity Accelerator program back for 2nd year, now accepting applications

Professional News Jan 18, 2023

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Turner Construction, is once again hosting the Construction Diversity Accelerator (CDA) program. Classes will be held beginning March 7.

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Stevens-Watkins helps lead $2 million NIH grant to support underrepresented faculty

Research Jan 18, 2023

University of Kentucky Professor Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., is one of two principal investigators leading a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support underrepresented minority faculty at predominantly white institutions across the U.S.

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