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Discovering the world through UK Education Abroad graduates

UK International Center Jan 25, 2021

“One of the most interesting things I learned was that no matter the country, the culture, the language, we all generally desire the same things - health, happiness, and love - and that food always brings people together, no matter the differences involved."

UK MLK Center Commemorates 35 Years on Campus

UKNow Jan 24, 2021

The University of Kentucky Martin Luther King (MLK) Center is celebrating 35 years of providing community, a space for advocacy and culturally based education to UK.

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Department of Physician Assistant Studies Receives Awards for Projects Focusing in Rural Health

College of Health Sciences Jan 8, 2021

“Rural providers are leaders in their practices and communities. Our goal is to prepare and provide them with the skills to positively transform the health of their communities."

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UK Rosenberg College of Law Hosts Special Events to Mark Anniversary of 19th Amendment

UK Rosenberg College of Law Jan 5, 2021

“There are still far too many people who have been disenfranchised and counted out of our voting process. Let us who stand because of the voices of these women not forget that, without their work, our voices would be silenced, too.”

UK Libraries' Commitment to Equity

UK Libraries Jan 1, 2021

The University of Kentucky Libraries stands with the University of Kentucky in recognizing the reprehensible continued acts of violence against Black Americans in our country. We denounce the brutality that has led to the horrific murders of George Floyd, former UK student Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others. We see and acknowledge the challenges and injustices experienced by Black Americans in many communities and places of work. Silence and inaction only serve to perpetuate systemic racism, oppression, and white supremacy in our country.

Experts Examine Guidelines for Inclusion and Equity in Child Trauma Treatment

UKNow Dec 18, 2020

A group of researchers including Meghan Marsac, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, are reviewing existing guidelines for clinicians and healthcare providers to address the lack of inclusion and equity in trauma care.

Spotlight: Stephanie White, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Blog Dec 16, 2020

"Ultimately, we’re trying to ensure that all of us, regardless of our backgrounds and our lived experiences, have the opportunity to find something positive that we can contribute to and to be valued."

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December Grads Include Three Uniquely Trained to Help Special Education Students with Communication Needs

College of Education Dec 16, 2020

Among December’s University of Kentucky College of Education graduates are three students who completed a program uniquely preparing school personnel who work with students with moderate and severe disabilities.

UK Alum Trailblazing Path for Female Engineers from Eastern Kentucky

College of Engineering Dec 15, 2020

Rebecca Liebert, executive vice president at PPG, is donating more than $6 million to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students from Eastern Kentucky — with an emphasis on supporting female students and those who would strengthen UK’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Dr. Kevin Pearson Named Director of Inclusive Research Initiatives

College of Medicine Dec 14, 2020

The college is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Pearson, PhD, to oversee progress in research as the inaugural director of inclusive research initiatives.

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