Investing in Global Gender Equality: Q&A With A&S Alumna Jamie Zimmerman
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 16, 2021) — UK alumna Jamie Zimmerman’s passion for gender equality and interest in financial inclusion began early.
She grew up surrounded by strong women in Lexington, Kentucky, where many families, including her own, “teetered at times on the brink of financial uncertainty.”
'Behind the Blue': Peering Deep Into Our Universe With Gary Ferland
By Carl Nathe and Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 8, 2021) — Students often are figuratively encouraged to ‘reach for the stars’ — yet, there are those who actually follow this aspirational goal in a very literal way.
'Behind the Blue': Peering Deep Into Our Universe With Gary Ferland
By Carl Nathe and Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 8, 2021) — Students often are figuratively encouraged to ‘reach for the stars’ — yet, there are those who actually follow this aspirational goal in a very literal way.
From Stethoscope to Street: Medical Student Pursuing Doctorate in Sociology Researches Pregnancy Health in Rural Areas
By Richard LeComte
Anna Hansen’s path to an M.D./Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky is taking her into the rural areas of Kentucky, where she is investigating issues surrounding pregnancy and birth. She’s working between her second and third years of medical school to earn a doctorate in sociology – quite an unusual undertaking for a would-be clinician studying in the College of Medicine.
UK Celebrates Women’s History Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 5, 2021) — Throughout the month of March, the University of Kentucky will recognize Women’s History Month with a series of events and special programs.
Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies Launches With Address by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2021) — The new Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies (CIBS) at the University of Kentucky will host its official launch event this week with an address by American literary critic and scholar Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.
Spotlight: Anastasia Curwood, Member of DEI Leadership Team
One of the most rewarding parts of my role as chair of the diversity, equity and inclusion implementation plan, is that I continue to meet outstanding individuals from UK who are devoted to their community – Dr. Anastasia Curwood is one of those leaders.
Where are you from and what is your background?
