By Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2026) — As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, the University of Kentucky Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences is helping the campus and broader community think more deeply about 1776 as a moment of celebration and reflection.
Through its “…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 30, 2026) – Central Appalachia has powered the nation for generations — fueling industry, building cities, and supporting economic growth far beyond the region itself. But as coal and other extractive industries decline, communities across Appalachia are once again facing transition. The question, as many have learned through hard experience, isn’t whether change is coming — it’s whether that change will be just.
On this episode of Behind the Blue, Shaunna Scott, a recently retired associate professor of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) — This March, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association honored six recipients of this year’s Great Teacher Awards.
Launched in 1961, they are the longest-running UK award recognizing accomplished and passionate educators.
In order to receive the honor, teachers must first be nominated by a student. The …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2025) — The University of Kentucky is leading a five-year, $20 million Research Infrastructure Improvement award from the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with $4 million in additional funding…
By Kody Kiser and Steve Shaffer
By Kody Kiser and Steve Shaffer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been…
By Kody Kiser and Tom Musgrave
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2024) — The interconnectedness of Black arts and cultural institutions is essential to the mission of community impact and affecting change. That’s one of the observations made by University of Kentucky Assistant Professor Jaleesa Wells, Ph.D., from the Department of Arts Administration.
For 12…
By Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) — As the 2024 election approaches, voters across the country are preparing for a pivotal year in American politics. While the presidential race naturally dominates headlines, many states, including Kentucky, are also focusing on crucial down-ballot races that will shape the future of local and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students.
To receive the award, a candidate must:
