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Some stories require a little more – a little more discussion, more context, more depth and breadth. 

That’s the idea behind “Behind the Blue” – a weekly podcast created by UK Strategic Communications. 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. 

"Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.

For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.

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Nov 26, 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2018) – The job of overseeing student enrollment at the University of Kentucky, from the application process to the culmination of receiving a degree during Commencement ceremonies, is a big one.

Christine Harper serves as UK’s Associate Provost for Enrollment Management and coordinates a...


Nov 19, 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2018) – The holidays offer the opportunity to reunite with seldom-seen relatives. Family gatherings often bring people together over traditional foods, activities, and recollections of the past. If you notice memory changes in your older family members, how do you know whether what you're...


Nov 12, 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2018) – Many factors can impact child and adolescent socialization and adjustment. What are the things that lead one person on a path to happiness and achievement, while another youngster gets involved in problem behaviors and even violence?

University of Kentucky faculty member


Nov 5, 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2018) – In some way, shape, or form books have been an essential part of Leila Salisbury’s life from a very early age. As she enters her third year as director of the University Press of Kentucky, Salisbury is excited about the future of the press, which was founded in 1943. 

On this week’s...