LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2026) — Growing up on a farm in Paris, Kentucky, Jinger Ballinger’s future seemed mapped out long before she had the chance to imagine anything different. Days were spent working alongside her family raising tobacco — a life rooted in hard work, but far removed from classrooms,...
Apr 30, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2026) – Each spring, the University of Kentucky celebrates a new class of graduates stepping into the next chapter of their lives. But at UK, learning doesn’t end at commencement.
On this episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser talks with Joey Conrad, director of the University of...
Apr 23, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 2026) – As spring semester activity winds down across campus, the University of Kentucky is continuing to invest in safety systems designed to prevent incidents, communicate clearly, and respond quickly when issues arise.
On this episode of Behind the Blue, UK Strategic...
Apr 17, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2026) – If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the counter at a pharmacy, or how a medication makes its way from an idea to a prescription bottle, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy wants to show you.
On this week’s episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser...
Apr 9, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2026) – When people hear that the University of Kentucky has an $8.6 billion budget, it can sound like a single pot of money. In reality, that figure represents an “all-in” financial plan that supports everything from patient care and research to student success, facilities, and the...