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Sebastian Bryson Promoted, Becomes First Black Full Professor in College’s History

College of Engineering Jun 30, 2021

“Becoming the first Black full professor in the College of Engineering signals to junior faculty of color that tenure and promotion are achievable goals."

UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area Brings Diverse Groups Together to Advance Studies

UKNow Jun 30, 2021

The University of Kentucky’s Neuroscience Research Priority Area (NRPA) supports a "collaborative matrix," bringing together diverse groups of investigators, trainees and research groups from nine different colleges across the university.

The Journey of Hard work: Global Wildcat Makes Her Way to Campus

UK International Center Jun 25, 2021

Sanjana Dhayalan is from Coimbatore, India and she found herself in a challenging situation while she was having her virtual semester: the time zone difference of 10.5 hours. It was her motivation, hard work and support from her family, faculty, peers and friends that helped her be part of the Wildcat family.

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An SEC 1st, UK Launches LGBTQ Scholarship for Ag, Environmental Sciences

UKNow Jun 23, 2021

Thanks to donations, the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has launched the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Fund — the first scholarship of its kind in the Southeastern Conference.

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

UKNow Jun 22, 2021

A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study will examine how policies that restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes impact health disparities among vulnerable populations.

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College of Medicine Commemorates Juneteenth

College of Medicine Jun 19, 2021

Members of UK's College of Medicine were asked a series of questions on how they honor Juneteenth.

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UK Nurse Researcher-Led Study Shows Methods to Increase Cancer Screening Awareness in Disparate Populations

College of Nursing Jun 18, 2021

A study headed by Lovoria B. Williams highlights the benefits of utilizing community health workers in educating racial minority populations in lung cancer screening.

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Remember Patrick D. Walker: A Life of Purpose and Meaning

Lewis Honors College Jun 17, 2021

Patrick’s unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion was known far and wide as he integrated this dedication throughout his teaching, scholarly activities, consulting and service. He believed that “every individual deserves a chance and champion to help them live up to their fullest potential.”

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UK College of Nursing commemorates Juneteenth 2021

College of Nursing Jun 17, 2021

“We recognize June 19, Juneteenth, as a holiday to serve as a historical reminder of the vestiges of oppression, racism and injustice that are still a very real and present experience for black people in America and worldwide. Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863, African Americans were not officially freed until two years later – June 19, 1865 –which we recognize today as Juneteenth.

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UK Scholar Melynda Price Discusses Importance of Juneteenth Holiday

UKNow Jun 17, 2021

"For my family, Juneteenth is Emancipation Day. It is the day when we all got together."

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