Behind the Blue
324 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsSome stories require a little more – a little more discussion, more context, more depth and breadth.
That’s the idea behind “Behind the Blue” – a new weekly podcast created by UK Public Relations and Marketing. It is designed to explore through probing interviews the in-depth the stories that make UK the university for Kentucky and that have impact across the institution, the Commonwealth and, in some cases, the world.
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April 14, 2022 - John Thelin (The Future of Higher Education)
April 14, 2022 20:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (April 14, 2022) – Walking across campus is one of John Thelin’s favorite aspects of working at the University of Kentucky for one reason. He loves running into his colleagues and former students. It’s that community that he says he will miss the most as his time at UK draws to a close. Thelin, a university research professor in the College of Education's Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation department, is set to retire after 43 years in higher education - 26 of those...
April 7, 2022 - Erik Reece (Environmental Journalism & The Scopes Trial)
April 07, 2022 20:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2022) – Few moments change the course of history. The Scopes Trial – where teaching evolution in schools became a national debate – is one of those moments. And it has a very distinct and profound connection to the University of Kentucky. John Scopes, the young school teacher in Dayton, Tenn. who was being prosecuted for teaching evolution in the schools, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He had been deeply influenced by teachers at UK and the univers...
March 31, 2022 - Derrick E. White (Race and Sports History)
March 31, 2022 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 31, 2022) – In his first job with the Department of History at Florida Atlantic University, Derrick E. White says he wanted to “lean into the local” with his approach to teaching. It was a learning experience for both himself and his students, and an approach he continued with his second school, Dartmouth, which he says posed a different challenge because fewer students are local to the area. White is now a full professor of history and African American and Africana S...
March 24, 2022 - Deirdre Scaggs (Women in UK History)
March 24, 2022 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 24, 2022) – Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries, and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention. They are mentoring the next generation of women scientists and ...
March 3, 2022 - Grace Johnson (UK Visitor Center)
March 10, 2022 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 10, 2022) – Websites, videos, photographs, and brochures give future Wildcats a good sense of what life is like at the University of Kentucky. But there’s just something about being ‘on’ campus that helps prospective students decide that UK is the right fit for them. That’s why the campus visit is so important to Grace Johnson, director of the UK Visitor Center. On this episode of Behind the Blue, Johnson talks about how the campus visit process works, the talente...
March 1, 2022 - Dr. Isabel Escobar (Women in STEM Research)
March 01, 2022 12:41 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2022) – Some of the toughest environmental challenges we face are matters of filtration. Whether it’s capturing pollutants to purify drinking water or removing contaminants and viruses to filter air, at the University of Kentucky, chemical engineers are finding solutions to these problems. On this episode of Behind the Blue, Dr. Isabel Escobar, professor of Chemical Engineering in the UK College of Engineering and National Governing Board Chair of the Association f...
February 24, 2022 - Nick Joseph and Jennifer Derk (DanceBlue)
February 24, 2022 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (February 24, 2022) – DanceBlue is a University of Kentucky student-run organization that fundraises year-round and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. The money raised through DanceBlue is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, established to support the kids of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic both today and well into the future through an endowment. The Golden Matrix Fund was created to benefit the clinic’s pati...
February 17, 2022 - Dr. Mark Evers (UK Markey Cancer Center)
February 17, 2022 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (February 17, 2022) – In 2009, Dr. Mark Evers came to Kentucky to serve as the director of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center with one overarching goal in mind: to reduce the significant burden of cancer in our state. Thirteen years into his tenure, the UK Markey Cancer Center has grown into a robust cancer program that U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks as one of the top 50 in the country. Since becoming a National Cancer Institute-designated center ...
February 10, 2022 - Dr. Anastasia Curwood (Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies)
February 10, 2022 21:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (February 10, 2022) – In the fall of 2020, the University of Kentucky announced plans to establish a proposed Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies (CIBS) – a multidisciplinary program designed to highlight UK’s growing research around issues of race and racism. The interdisciplinary institute establishes research clusters across the campus and promotes the university’s growing research and scholarship on topics of importance in African history and African American histor...
February 3, 2022 - Kayli Bolton (Astronaut Scholar)
February 03, 2022 21:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (February 3, 2022) – For Kayli Bolton, adversity in life became a driving force during high school. The Corbin, Kentucky native says it was her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis during her sophomore year that influenced her choice of studies in college, along with an interest in biomedical sciences research. Since the beginning of her freshman year at UK, Bolton has been active in undergraduate research working in Professor Matthew Gentry’s laboratory in the Department of Mol...
January 27, 2022 - Elle Smith (Miss USA - Cervical Cancer Prevention & Education)
January 27, 2022 21:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (January 27, 2022) – When University of Kentucky alum Elle Smith was crowned Miss USA in November, her life changed in an instant. With her name catapulted into the national spotlight, Smith quickly learned the power of the Miss USA title and platform, and the importance of capitalizing on every open door. During her year of reign as Miss USA, Smith will work with the National Cervical Cancer Coalition to educate women about cervical cancer prevention and treatment in an e...
January 20, 2022 - Dean Donna Arnett (UK College of Public Health)
January 20, 2022 21:30 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (January 20, 2022) – Living in a global pandemic has been something everyone has had to adjust to. One of the areas that many people had been previously unaware of, but have now become more educated about, has been public Health. In 2004, the University of Kentucky established the College of Public Health to develop transformative solutions to health challenges through teaching, research and service efforts. The College takes a serious approach to public health responsibilit...
January 13, 2022 - Kendriana Price and Jay Alexander (MLK Holiday Celebration)
January 13, 2022 21:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (January 13, 2022) – Monday, January 17, 2022 marks the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a US Federal holiday that honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is also the only national holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volunteer for opportunities to improve their communities in a variety of ways. Here in Lexington, this year’s celebration will include a Freedom March and a virtual program directly fol...
January 12, 2022 - UK President Eli Capilouto
January 12, 2022 21:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (January 12, 2022) – This week marks the start of the first full week of classes for the University of Kentucky campus. As we begin this Spring 2022 semester, ‘Behind the Blue’ sat down with UK President Eli Capilouto to reflect upon the obstacles and triumphs the UK Family experienced in 2021 and to look ahead to the opportunities and excitement that lies ahead in this new year. Listen to learn more about how our campus is once again responding to the challenges presented...
January 6, 2022 - [ENCORE] David Beach (Disability Resource Center)
January 06, 2022 21:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (January 6, 2022) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. Each year, the University of Kentucky Disability Resource Center, or DRC, partners with qualified students with a wide range of disabilities to assist them in gaining equal access to institutional programs and services consistent with their unique needs. The Center seeks to responsibly advocate the needs of students with disabilities to the campus community through consultation and outreach efforts with administration, f...
December 30, 2021 - [ENCORE] Dr. Megan Marks and Ron Lee (UK Counseling Center, Campus Recreation & Wellness)
December 30, 2021 21:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 30, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. While some stress in our life can be useful in encouraging personal growth, constant long term exposure to mental stress can be detrimental to health. Introducing additional major stress from events like midterm exams can not only cause minor issues like headaches or trouble sleeping, it can also have long term impacts on the body. Throughout the year, two areas in the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Succe...
December 30, 2021 - Dr. Megan Marks and Ron Lee (UK Counseling Center, Campus Recreation & Wellness)
December 30, 2021 21:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 30, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. While some stress in our life can be useful in encouraging personal growth, constant long term exposure to mental stress can be detrimental to health. Introducing additional major stress from events like midterm exams can not only cause minor issues like headaches or trouble sleeping, it can also have long term impacts on the body. Throughout the year, two areas in the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Succe...
December 23, 2021 - [ENCORE] Dr. Philip A. Kern (CCTS)
December 24, 2021 01:57 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 23, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. Within UK’s role as Kentucky's flagship, land grant university, the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) unites clinicians, researchers, and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health. Since 2006, the CCTS has focused on addressing chronic health disparities in rural and underserved populations throughout the Commonw...
December 16, 2021 - Dr. Meera Gupta (UK Transplant Center)
December 16, 2021 21:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 16, 2021) – The UK HealthCare Transplant Center has a history of success and second chances. Since 1964 when they performed the first kidney transplant in Kentucky, the Transplant Center has emerged as one of the top hospitals in the country for a variety of organ transplants. The Center also has a number of locations across the Commonwealth where patients can undergo screening, have their pre- and post-transplant follow appointments, and meet regularly with their ...
December 9, 2021 - Dr. Rebecca Dutch (COVID-19 Update)
December 09, 2021 21:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 9, 2021) – As the University of Kentucky nears the end of the Fall 2021 semester, COVID-19 infection rates have once again started to rise across the state. Now, a new variant, Omicron, creates new set of challenges for the Commonwealth, country and world. As the Vice Dean of Research for the UK College of Medicine, Dr. Rebecca Dutch oversees research for the College, from basic areas to clinical applications. Dutch also serves as a member of UK’s START team, an in...
December 2, 2021 - Dr. Lisa Cassis (UK Research Update)
December 02, 2021 21:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (December 2, 2021) – Research at the University of Kentucky is a $468 million enterprise that touches every part of the university community. Scientists and scholars come from around the world to teach, discover and lead in fields that cross all of UK’s colleges, programs and library system. Dr. Lisa Cassis has served as the University of Kentucky's Vice President for Research since June 2015. As head of the university’s research enterprise, she oversaw creation of the $265 ...
November 25, 2021 - Thanksgiving Special
November 25, 2021 21:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (November 25, 2021) – This week in the United States we celebrate the national holiday of Thanksgiving. Once again, we thought it would be a good time to take stock of the things we may have in our lives to be thankful for. On this episode of Behind the Blue, we spent some time this week in both the Gatton Student Center on campus, as well as via Zoom, talking with students and staff about being back in an in-person setting on campus, the people in their lives they’re grate...
November 18, 2021 - Esther Moberly (Waste Management & Recycling)
November 18, 2021 21:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (November 18, 2021) – The University of Kentucky Recycling program has set sustainability goals for campus designed to significantly reduce the University’s waste. In an effort to reach those goals, the program strives to offer a comprehensive recycling program, outstanding service and interactive education. Despite some of the complications from the pandemic, the program has continued to make exciting progress towards their sustainability goals throughout 2020 and 2021, inc...
November 11, 2021 - Olivia Ellis (UK Staff Senate)
November 11, 2021 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (November 11, 2021) – Established in 2002, the University of Kentucky Staff Senate is the official representative body of the staff of the University. Beyond representing the interests of staff in conversations and decision making with university administration, the Staff Senate works to strengthen relationships and empower all university employees and students to participate in the decision-making process. Staff Senate is behind special events such as the Outstanding Staff ...
November 4, 2021 - Dr. Linda Van Eldik (UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging)
November 04, 2021 20:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (November 4, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is proud to be the home of global leaders in aging and brain research, all striving towards the same goal: finding a stop to the 6th leading cause of death in the United States: Alzheimer’s Disease. UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has been around for nearly half a century, helping lead the way in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Center Director Dr. Linda Van Eldik firmly believes they will find a cure through the work goin...
October 28, 2021 - Christine Harper (Fall 2022 Enrollment)
October 28, 2021 20:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (October 28, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is once again accepting new Wildcats, this time for the Fall 2022 semester. As high school students and families prepare to embark upon the college journey, and transfer students consider becoming part of the Big Blue Nation, the decisions they face can become daunting at times. Deadlines, degree paths, even whether or not college is the right choice at all, the University of Kentucky Office of Enrollment Management serves to ass...
October 21, 2021 - [ENCORE] Carl Nathe (UK Public Relations)
October 21, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (October 21, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. If, in recent memory, you’ve attended a University of Kentucky football game at Kroger Field you will, no doubt, be familiar with the guest on this episode of ‘Behind the Blue.’ In fact, if you’ve listened to ‘Behind the Blue’ over the past several years, you’ve heard the voice of Carl Nathe, as he’s interviewed many people who have put their hard work and effort into making the university work. A native of Pleasantvi...
October 14, 2021 - Dr. Megan Marks and Ron Lee (UK Counseling & Campus Recreation and Wellness)
October 14, 2021 20:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (October 14, 2021) – While some stress in our life can be useful in encouraging personal growth, constant long term exposure to mental stress can be detrimental to health. Introducing additional major stress from events like midterm exams can not only cause minor issues like headaches or trouble sleeping, it can also have long term impacts on the body. Throughout the year, two areas in the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Success work to support students with progr...
October 7, 2021 - David Beach (UK Disability Resource Center)
October 07, 2021 20:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (October 7, 2021) – Each year, the University of Kentucky Disability Resource Center, or DRC, partners with qualified students with a wide range of disabilities to assist them in gaining equal access to institutional programs and services consistent with their unique needs. The Center seeks to responsibly advocate the needs of students with disabilities to the campus community through consultation and outreach efforts with administration, faculty, students and university partn...
September 30, 2021 - Taunya Phillips & Charles Wethington (UK's Hall of Distinguished Alumni)
September 30, 2021 20:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (September 30, 2021) – Discussed as early as 1957, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association was established along with the construction of the Helen G. King Alumni House in 1963. The Hall pays tribute to those UK alumni who have distinguished themselves and their alma mater through their contribution to the welfare of the commonwealth and nation in arts, sciences, business, industry, engineering, journalism, politics, military science, ...
September 23, 2021 - Dr. Alan Daugherty (Cardiovascular Research Day)
September 23, 2021 20:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (September 23, 2021) – UK’s Saha Cardiovascular Research Center recently held its annual Cardiovascular Research Day, an event that showcases innovative research in cardiovascular health. The event features prominent speakers in the field of cardiovascular health, and was the first in-person scientific conference in the field of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease in nearly two years. With 250 attendees from UK and nearly 40 other universities, the ev...
September 16, 2021 - Nancy Stephens & Nicki Jenkins (Family Weekend)
September 16, 2021 20:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (September 16, 2021) – Making the transition to college can be an intimidating time not only for incoming undergraduate students, but also for families, as they seek to support their students from their earliest days on campus through graduation. Embracing a multidimensional concept of family and the diversity of family structures, including families of origin and families of choice, the UK Parent and Family Association invites parents, guardians, grandparents, spouses/partn...
September 9, 2021 - Joneen Lowman (Telehealth)
September 09, 2021 20:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (September 9, 2021) – Telehealth, or the delivery of health care services through electronic communication, has been at the forefront of UK’s College of Health Sciences academics since 2015. Between lack of access to services in both rural and urban areas, and rising preferences to a virtual health care experience, the growth in telehealth and communications technology is forever altering the landscape of health care. Joneen Lowman, associate professor in the communication s...
September 2, 2021 - Dr. Philip Kern (UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science)
September 02, 2021 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (September 2, 2021) – Within UK’s role as Kentucky's flagship, land grant university, the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) unites clinicians, researchers, and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health. Since 2006, the CCTS has focused on addressing chronic health disparities in rural and underserved populations throughout the Commonwealth and the Central Appalachian reg...
August 25, 2021 - Dr. Katrice A. Albert (UK Vice President for Institutional Diversity)
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (August 25, 2021) – A national leader with more than 25 years of experience at some of the country’s leading institutions has been selected as the University of Kentucky’s next vice president for institutional diversity. Katrice A. Albert, Ph.D., will begin her duties as vice president for institutional diversity on Sept. 27, according to an announcement from UK President Eli Capilouto. Highlights of Albert’s career in leading diversity and education efforts include: Serv...
August 19, 2021 - UK President Eli Capilouto
August 19, 2021 20:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (August 19, 2021) – Dr. Eli Capilouto became the 12th President of the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under his leadership, the Commonwealth's flagship and land grant research university has grown from $2.7 billion to nearly $5.1 billion in total operations and has gained significant momentum in fulfilling its mission of teaching, research, service and health care. On this episode of Behind the Blue, Capilouto sits down for a conversation about the upcoming fall sem...
August 12, 2021 - The 2021 Great Teachers, Part Two
August 12, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (August 12, 2021) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter...
August 5, 2021 - The 2021 Great Teachers, Part One
August 05, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2021) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter....
July 29, 2021 - Nicki Jenkins and Sarah Ballard (College Ready 2021)
July 29, 2021 20:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 29, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is quickly approaching the start of the fall 2021 semester, and plans are in place for a full capacity restart. Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic aside, newly arriving students, along with their families, are always full of questions as they navigate their way onto campus. How will I meet and make new friends? What will I eat? Where will I study? These are only a few of the concerns students have as they transition to college l...
July 29, 2021 - Nicki Jenkins and Sara Ballard (College Ready 2021)
July 29, 2021 20:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 29, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is quickly approaching the start of the fall 2021 semester, and plans are in place for a full capacity restart. Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic aside, newly arriving students, along with their families, are always full of questions as they navigate their way onto campus. How will I meet and make new friends? What will I eat? Where will I study? These are only a few of the concerns students have as they transition to college l...
July 22, 2021 - Dr. Rebecca Dutch (COVID-19 Update)
July 22, 2021 20:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2021) – In her work as chair of UK’s Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, Dr. Rebecca Dutch partners with researchers and faculty from multiple disciplines across the University of Kentucky. Now, Dutch is taking on even more research responsibilities, as she was recently appointed Vice Dean of Research for the UK College of Medicine. In her new role, she will oversee and encourage research, from basic areas to clinical applications and more for the Coll...
July 15, 2021 - [ENCORE] Meghan Marsac & Melissa Hogan (Afraid of the Doctor)
July 15, 2021 20:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. Medical trauma, the emotional and physiological reactions that many children with medical conditions and their family members experience, happens to millions of people and can cause a variety of adverse reactions, regardless of the severity of the medical condition being treated. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dr. Meghan Marsac and Melissa Hogan discuss their new book that addresses medical trauma, how to understand...
July 8, 2021 - [ENCORE] Dr. Driss Raissi (Interventional Radiology)
July 08, 2021 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 8, 2021) – THIS EPISODE IS AN ENCORE EDITION. On March 1, UK HealthCare opened its expanded Interventional Services facility at Chandler Hospital. Offering less invasive alternatives to traditional surgery, Interventional Services have seen tremendous growth in recent years. Dr. Driss Raissi is the Medical Director for Interventional Services and the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Division Chief at UK HealthCare, and has overseen the expansion of this newly renova...
July 1, 2021 - Carl Nathe (UK Public Relations)
July 01, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2021) – If, in recent memory, you’ve attended a University of Kentucky football game at Kroger Field you will, no doubt, be familiar with the guest on this episode of ‘Behind the Blue.’ In fact, if you’ve listened to ‘Behind the Blue’ over the past several years, you’ve heard the voice of Carl Nathe, as he’s interviewed many people who have put their hard work and effort into making the university work. A native of Pleasantville, New York, Nathe is a graduate of the...
June 24, 2021 - Jen Smith (Sports Journalism)
June 24, 2021 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2021) – Jen Smith is an instructor in the School of Journalism and a self-described recovering sportswriter who worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader in various positions for more than 20 years, including writer, copy editor and designer. While working in the sports department, she covered everything from high school sports to racing — both the horse and horsepower kinds — before settling into the University of Kentucky football beat in 2011. She also covered UK ...
June 17, 2021 - Dr. Eric N. Monday (UK's 2021-22 Budget)
June 17, 2021 20:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 17, 2021) – Members of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees today are considering a proposed $5.1 billion UK budget for 2021-2022. The budget describes how the university funds the salaries of some 20,000 employees, sets tuition for 30,000 students and details the operations of a hospital system that now comprises roughly half of UK’s budget. But at its core, according to UK’s Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, Eric Monday, a budget is abo...
June 10, 2021 - Dr. Meghan Marsac & Melissa Hogan (Afraid of the Doctor)
June 10, 2021 20:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2021) – Medical trauma, the emotional and physiological reactions that many children with medical conditions and their family members experience, happens to millions of people and can cause a variety of adverse reactions, regardless of the severity of the medical condition being treated. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dr. Meghan Marsac and Melissa Hogan discuss their new book that addresses medical trauma, how to understand it and tips to overcome it. ‘Afrai...
June 3, 2021 - Crystal Wilkinson (The Birds of Opulence)
June 03, 2021 20:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2021) – Crystal Wilkinson is an associate professor of English at the University of Kentucky and an award-winning author. Her novel, The Birds of Opulence was the winner of the 2016 Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence. She is also the author of Water Street and Blackberries, Blackberries. She also has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and her short stories, poems and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies including most recently in the ...
May 27, 2021 - Dean Jennifer Greer (College of Communication & Information)
May 27, 2021 20:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (May 27, 2021) – Jennifer Greer joined the University of Kentucky in 2019 as Dean of the College of Communication and Information. She came to UK after several years as an academic administrator at both the University of Alabama and the University of Nevada. She served as associate provost at the University of Alabama, handling faculty personnel issues, faculty orientation and leadership programs, and providing oversight for several academic support and compliance units in A...
May 20, 2021 - Dean Jeff Okeson (UK College of Dentistry)
May 20, 2021 20:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBLEXINGTON, Ky. (May 20, 2021) – A 1972 graduate of the UK Dental School, Dr. Jeff Okeson returned in 1974 to begin a now 46-year career as a faculty member of the UK College of Dentistry. Inducted into the 2015 class of the UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Okeson has touched the lives of a vast number of students as well as members of the surrounding community. Having worked as a teacher, a researcher, a lecturer and a representative of the University on a national and even internation...