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Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies at UK to Receive Permanent Funding

UKNow Jan 10, 2022

Created with $250,000 of seed funding from the university last fall, the institute will now receive annual funding of $200,000 through UK’s Office for Institutional Diversity — an important step forward in helping the institute achieve its goals.

2022 MLK Day Celebration to Feature US Sen. Raphael G. Warnock

UKNow Dec 23, 2021

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock will deliver a virtual keynote address on the theme of "Dr. King’s Beloved Community 2022: Facing A Time of Reckoning in An Age of Denial."

A Catalyst for Change: UK Alum Creates App to Eliminate Bias in Hiring Process

UKNow Dec 21, 2021

Rhett Lindsey is encouraging current students and fellow graduates to take advantage of opportunities to be the change they want to see in the world.

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‘UK at the Half’: UK Grad, Former Refugee Shares Story of Resilience

UKNow Dec 20, 2021

In this “UK at the Half,” Bisimwa “Jack” Nzerhumana shares his story of resilience and how it feels to walk across the Commencement stage.

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UK Hosts Construction Diversity Accelerator Program

UKNow Dec 14, 2021

The CDA program is designed to help minority-owned, women-owned and other underrepresented construction-related businesses.

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Grad, Former Refugee Shows What’s Possible at UK

UKNow Dec 13, 2021

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country plagued for decades by civil war, political instability and exploitation, young Nzerhumana was exposed to horrific violence daily. At times, he and his family had to literally run for their lives.

UK Psychologist’s Latest Book ‘Unraveling Bias’ is a Call to Action for Parents

UKNow Dec 10, 2021

Christia Spears Brown, a professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, believes we need only to read the latest news headlines to understand the harm caused by discrimination.

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Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Experience for Future Women in Science

UKNow Dec 6, 2021

Launched in the summer of 2021 with funding from the American Cancer Society, SHE in Oncology empowers Kentucky high school students who identify as female with experiences that give them insight about career interests and leadership opportunities in the field of oncology.

International Student Spotlight: Zulaikha Nadeem

UKNow Dec 3, 2021

As an international exchange student from Pakistan and a cultural ambassador, Zulaikha Nadeem has made her mark on campus.

CI Alumnus Builds Business to Help the Black Economy

UKNow Nov 23, 2021

“We want to be your one-stop-shop for everything Black-owned,” Gray said. “Let’s make it easy to support Black-owned businesses."

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