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Mr. and Ms. Black UK program continues to inspire students, celebrate Black excellence

By Grace Colville Feb 28, 2023

For more than 35 years, the University of Kentucky Black Student Union (BSU) and the Mu Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. have hosted the Mr. and Ms. Black UK event on campus, making it one of UK's longest and most celebrated student traditions.

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UK freshman awarded prestigious national aerospace fellowship

By Mattie Price Feb 28, 2023

The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, established in 2020, is a competitive program that partners prospective Black undergraduate students with an aerospace laboratory across the country. This year the fellowship was awarded to 31 undergraduate students from 22 colleges and universities across the country. As a part of the program, Mensah and the other fellows will complete a summer internship, receive a scholarship and be paired with a mentor.

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UK NPHC strives to make a difference on campus and beyond

By Grace Colville Feb 16, 2023

The University of Kentucky NPHC is the coordinating body for eight of the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities. It exists under the umbrella of UK Fraternity and Sorority Life which is housed in the UK Office for Student Success. The council organizes educational and cultural programs as well as community service projects for members and the larger university community. Its signature program is the annual Homecoming Step Show, which has become a tradition on campus.

Applications to 3 LGBTQ targeted scholarships now open

By Ryan Girves Feb 13, 2023

The University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources, a unit housed in the Office for Student Success, is now accepting applications for three student scholarships.

New student organization creates health care community for students of color

UKNow Feb 7, 2023

Hues in Medicine originally started as Nevaeh Fischer’s personal blog. In sharing her own stories, she started hearing from other students who were experiencing the same sense of discomfort she was.

Humans of UK: Engineering alum Savannah Lewis

UKNow Feb 3, 2023

With origins dating back to 1915, today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history and society — from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science and culture. At the University of Kentucky, that sentiment holds true.

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'An embrace between the past and future' — student pens Black History Month op-ed

Student News Feb 1, 2023

Kiarah Raglin, a student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflects on the meaning of Black History Month in the following op-ed.

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UK Honors Black History Month

Campus News Feb 1, 2023

In celebrating Black History Month, the university will host events on campus throughout February and create a number of series to continue the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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Markey outreach advancing health equity in communities of color

UK HealthCare Jan 27, 2023

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is working to address cancer disparities in communities of color through inclusive outreach and engagement.

MLK Center to host MLK Legacy Week

UKNow Jan 23, 2023

Starting this week, the University of Kentucky Martin Luther King (MLK) Center is commemorating its presence on campus as a space for advocacy and culturally-based education with the MLK Center Legacy Week. This year's Legacy Week will celebrate both the closing out of January and MLK Day and continue as the university begins to celebrate Black History Month in February.

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