English undergraduate Jeremy Puckett is finishing his first novel, Black Bottom Hollow. Puckett recently sat down with Cheyenne Hohman to discuss the writing process, his inspiration for writing, and different avenues for publishing.
This podcast was produced by Sam Burchett.
Kentucky poet, novelist and environmentalist Wendell Berry has been named the 2012 Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Oxford American Magazine recently recognized Frank X Walker as one of the most creative teachers in the south. Walker discussed the award and a forthcoming book with host Tom Godell on WUKY's series, "UK Perspectives."
The interview was originally posted on WUKY's website.
Shawn Cecil is an International Studies and English undergraduate student at UK. She studied abroad in Grenoble, France for the 2010-2011 academic year. In this interview, conducted by Cheyenne Hohman and Jonathan Beam, Cecil talks about her experiences abroad and plans for the future.
Professor Walker was named one of the most creative teachers in the South by Oxford American Magazine.
Janet Eldred, Michael Kovash, and Carl Lee are the three newest endowed professors at the Chellgren Center
In the second semester of his senior year, University of Kentucky undergraduate Jeremy Puckett is attempting an accomplishment normally undertaken by professors — publishing a book.
Frank X Walker, a professor of English and African American and Africana Studies, was featured on Key Conversations Radio in December 2011. Walker participated in a discussion of the S. T. Roach Community Conversations series, of which he is a part.
This podcast was produced by 1580 AM, and hosted by Lezell Lowe and Andrea James.
English Professor interviewed on Lexington's Groovin 1580AM about Community Conversations Series
In case you missed it during the hectic holiday season, A&S English professor Nikky Finney was featured on “UK at the Half” with Carl Nathe during the UK vs. Loyola basketball game. Finney’s book, “Head Off & Split,” was the winner of the 2011 National Book Award in Poetry. The National Book Awards is one of the most anticipated events in the publishing world. Finney has taught at UK for decades and is a member of the Affrilachian Poets group that includes Frank X Walker and Kelly Norman Ellis.
To hear the "UK at the Half" interview, click here.
