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Beam Suntory Names UK MBA alum Victoria Russell as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Gatton College of Business and Economics Nov 10, 2020

Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, has named University of Kentucky MBA and Gatton College of Business alum Victoria Russell as its first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer effective January 11th, 2021.

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UK International Alum Helps Donate Over 30K Meals to Families in Malaysia During COVID-19

UK International Center Nov 10, 2020

Adrian Lim, UK international alum from Malaysia, was the organizing chairperson for the Feed the Hunger initiative in Malaysia.

Extending Grace to Loved Ones, to Ourselves

Blog Nov 9, 2020

We can benefit from all viewpoints — just as we do in our classroom environments here on campus. Indeed, it is possible to express our views and to do so with an understanding that all of our perspectives are equally important.

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Gatton College Announces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Gatton College of Business and Economics Nov 9, 2020

"We have a strong group of faculty, staff, and business leaders who are collectively committed to creating and executing various initiatives that will bring about positive change in our campus community."

Spotlight: Sarah Ballard, DEI Project Lead

Blog Nov 5, 2020

Sarah Ballard, executive director of the first-year experience and early outreach programs, reminded me recently of the importance of telling a more complete story—one that illuminates the lived realities of Black individuals and other historically marginalized communities.

College of Nursing announces new Health Equity Scholars program for students

College of Nursing Nov 5, 2020

There are three areas of focus within the program: racial and ethnic justice, LGBTQ + health, and global and rural health.

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Faculty Resources for Handling Tense Discussions of Election Outcome, Other Topics

UKNow Nov 2, 2020

What are ways faculty members can respond to possible tense moments that result from comments among students?

College of Medicine Pride Week Encourages 'Lasting Culture of LGBTQ* Support and Visibility'

UKNow Nov 2, 2020

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine celebrated the LGBTQ* community this fall during its first annual Pride Week.

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UK Announces Inaugural Class of AARTS Scholars

College of Medicine Nov 2, 2020

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), in collaboration with the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has selected five undergraduate students for the inaugural African American Research Training Scholars (AARTS) program.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at UK

UKNow Oct 30, 2020

UK's fourth annual Dia de los Muertos is sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated, the MLK Center and UK Student Organizations and Activities.

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