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Applications open for Behavioral Science’s White Coats for Black Lives fellowships

UKNow Dec 13, 2022

Applications are open to University of Kentucky College of Medicine students for the third cohort of the White Coats for Black Lives fellowships.

‘You’re worthy.’ UK grad determined to change the face of engineering

UKNow Dec 13, 2022

“Because there are hardly any Black engineers in society, it’s more difficult for Black kids to see that as a possibility for themselves,” she said. “There are kids that have no idea what they are passionate about, because they don’t have the resources available to be exposed to it.”

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UK's Iranian Student Association participates in global campus rally

UKNow Dec 12, 2022

Members of the Iranian Student Association at the University of Kentucky (ISAUK) participated Nov. 30, 2022, in a global campus rally for Iran.

UK receives 2022 WBEC ORV Regional Corporation of the Year Award

UKNow Dec 9, 2022

UK was awarded the Regional Corporation of the Year Award for demonstrating exceptional support to Women's Business Enterprises and showcasing values that align with the mission of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley.

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Student reignites passion for music with Donovan Scholarship

UKNow Dec 8, 2022

Jeffrey Jones calls music the "first chapter" of his life. Through UK's Donovan Scholarship, he is taking music classes with the UK College of Fine Arts. The scholarship pays tuition and course fees for adults 65 and older taking academic courses at UK.

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Employee Affinity Groups gather for annual advance

UKNow Dec 7, 2022

The Office for Institutional Diversity (OID) recently hosted an Employee Affinity Group (EAG) Advance. The goal of the day was to gather as one, discuss progress and how EAGs can continue to grow on campus in the future.

'Behind the Blue': Martina Martin discusses UK’s first-gen students

UKNow Dec 5, 2022

First-Generation Student Services supports first-generation students at UK from recruitment to graduation through research-based programs, resources, best practices and campuswide advocacy about the needs of students who are the first in their families to go to college.

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50th anniversary for Lexington MLK Day celebration slated for Jan. 16, 2023

UKNow Dec 1, 2022

This year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance will be held Jan. 16, 2023, beginning with the annual Freedom March at 1 p.m. and concluding with the Commemorative Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m.

'There's so much more to learn' — UK student Princess Agbozo blazes her own trail

UKNow Nov 29, 2022

“Growing up in Ghana, I experienced firsthand family members that were ill and not getting the appropriate health care,” Agbozo said. “This is what originally boosted my passion for public health. In my career, I want to make sure that everyone has equal access to quality health care.”

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Go global with UK Music at World Music and Dance Concert

UKNow Nov 29, 2022

The University of Kentucky School of MusicWorld Music Ensembles will present the World Music and Dance Concert beginning 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

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