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Mayor Gorton: UK, Lexington Partnership Vital During Pandemic, Tackling Racism

UKNow Jun 17, 2021

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton believes strategic partnerships have been crucial to the community’s ability to emerge from a global pandemic and to meet issues like systemic racism head-on.

UK Reflects on Meaning of Juneteenth Ahead of 1st Academic Holiday

UKNow Jun 17, 2021

As we as a nation heal from an unprecedented year, the university can use this day as an opportunity for all citizens, of every race, to remember, learn and celebrate America’s enduring, but unfinished, ambition for liberty and justice for all.

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'Pride is a celebration of all people', says UKCOP Student Success & Wellness Coordinator

College of Pharmacy Jun 16, 2021

"Pride is an opportunity to celebrate your authentic self. It is a celebration of a community that has fought for equality and acceptance. Pride is love."

CHET Announces Pilot Grant Awardees

UKNow Jun 14, 2021

UK's Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) has awarded pilot funding to support two faculty members’ research aimed at identifying, reducing and eliminating health disparities.

'Your truth is your undeniable right', says UKCOP Director of Enrollment Management

College of Pharmacy Jun 11, 2021

"My confidence, for the longest time, was shaken by the hate I received in junior high, high school, and even at times as a young professional. What I realize now is that those experiences have given me a passion for the underserved, the marginalized and those who are tossed to the side in society."

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'Pride to me is openness', says one UK alumna

College of Pharmacy Jun 9, 2021

"Pride Month is a time when I tell everyone that I’m a human being and should be treated just like everyone—I am proud of who I am."

UK Women’s Forum Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee and Board Members

UKNow Jun 8, 2021

The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum has announced its board members elected for the 2021-2022 academic year.

UK Study Shows Methods to Increase Cancer Screening Awareness in Disparate Populations

UKNow Jun 8, 2021

A study highlights the benefits of utilizing community health workers in educating racial minority populations in lung cancer screening.

'Behind the Blue': 'The Birds of Opulence' With Crystal Wilkinson

Behind the Blue Jun 7, 2021

Crystal Wilkinson is an associate professor of English at the University of Kentucky and an award-winning author. Her novel, "The Birds of Opulence," was the winner of the 2016 Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence.

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UK Celebrates Pride Month 2021

UKNow Jun 4, 2021

“As with other recognition months, this is an opportunity to highlight LGBTQ* pride and advocacy and should continue to be recognized all year long.”

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