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Construction Diversity Accelerator program back for 3rd year, now accepting applications

The University of Kentucky and Turner Construction, in collaboration with Kentucky Apex Accelerator, is once again accepting applications for the third cohort of the Construction Diversity Accelerator (CDA) program. Classes begin March 6, 2024.

Op-ed: How new era of Barbie finally made me want a doll

Growing up, I was — what we called in the 90s — a “tomboy.” Other than the dreadful laffy taffy-colored taffeta dresses with ruffles and white lace-trimmed socks, which my mother forced us to wear on special occasions, I avoided dresses as much as possible. It wasn’t a gender statement, per se. I simply didn’t see the point, especially during everyday play.

4 students awarded Behavioral Sciences’ White Coats for Black Lives fellowships

Four University of Kentucky College of Medicine students have been chosen for the third cohort of the White Coats for Black Lives fellowships. Mindy Baker, Rachel Cooper, Payal Panchal and Jasmine Coatley-Thomas were recently awarded the fellowships.

How the UK International Center supports UK employees’ global work

In the spring of 2023, Jennifer Grisham, professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at the University of Kentucky College of Education's Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education, found herself in a difficult situation.

3 Wildcats earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad in France

Three University of Kentucky students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to support their education abroad goals. The Gilman Scholarship supports students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award — ranging from $100 to $5,000 — to defray the cost of tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.

Grant to support teaching English language learners shows gains in K-8 student reading scores

“A more diverse student population provides rich opportunities for all students to benefit from the wealth of cultural knowledge and experiences. To help support all learners,teachers often express a desire for more professional development geared toward teaching in diverse classrooms. We are optimistic about the impact of this work, as it has shown promise that positive academic outcomes can be achieved through supporting teachers with research-based opportunities to deepen their knowledge,” Cantrell said. 

University Press of Kentucky author Willie Carver seeks to inspire with poetry book

Willie Carver, advocate, educator and author at the University of Kentucky is receiving national recognition for his book, "Gay Poems for Red States." Last week, he was featured on "Good Morning America" for inspiring LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas.

Martin School undergraduate interning in DC with LGBTQ+ Victory Institute

This Pride Month, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration has something extra to celebrate — Zach Owen (’24) is interning in Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (Georgia) Washington D.C. office as part of the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’sCongressional Internship program.

UK honors Zirl A. Palmer: Former UK trustee, pharmacist, and advocate in the African American community of Lexington

Former University of Kentucky Board of Trustee member Zirl A. Palmer became Lexington's lone Black pharmacist in the 1950s and emerged as a central figure in Lexington’s African American community until his death in 1982.

University Press of Kentucky author named recipient of the 2023 Thomas D. Clark Medallion Award

Eric R. Jackson, author of “An Introduction to Black Studies” (University Press of Kentucky), is the recipient of the 2023 Thomas D. Clark Medallion Award. Connecting the growth and impact of Black studies to the broader context of social justice movements, the book emphasizes the historical and contemporary demand for the discipline and demonstrates the continued importance of Black studies, also known as African American studies, in university curricula.

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