UK Libraries, A&S Symposium to Honor bell hooks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2022) — Join University of Kentucky Libraries and College of Arts and Sciences 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, via Zoom, for “bell hooks: A Legacy Rooted in Love.”
UK’s Crystal Wilkinson Finalist for 2022 NAACP Image Award
The Kentucky Poet Laureate’s book of poetry, “Perfect Black" (University Press of Kentucky), is nominated in the category of “Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry.”
Kentucky CPE President Aaron Thompson to Deliver Lecture on Disparities in Higher Education
By Kate Maddox Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Department of Sociology and the UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program will welcome Aaron Thompson, the president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.
Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies at UK to Receive Permanent Funding
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2021) — The University of Kentucky is continuing its support for the new Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies (CIBS), based at UK.
Nikky Finney to Receive Honorary Degree From UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2021) — Nikky Finney , the John H. Bennet Jr. Chair in Creative Writing and Southern Letters at the University of South Carolina, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities. She will be awarded her honorary degree at a future ceremony.
WUKY Radio Program 'Last Minute Gifts' to Feature Holiday Stories, Kentucky Writers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2021) — A local theatre company and University of Kentucky’s public radio station is presenting the Commonwealth with a “last minute” holiday gift.
Now you can get into the spirit of the season by listening to some of Kentucky’s favorite voices.
UK Grad, Donovan Scholar Mastering School Decades After Starting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2021) — Growing up in Stanford, Kentucky, Gary Chandler’s aspirations stretched far beyond the small farm he called home.
It was 1971, and the 18-year-old was on the brink of a big decision — where to attend college.
