Behind the Blue

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.

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December 29, 2020 - Jason Brooks (Inclusion & Equity)

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Dec 29, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 29, 2020) – In only his third year at the University of Kentucky, Jason Brooks already is making a very significant imprint by positively impacting the lives of students, faculty, and staff across campus.

The Kansas native joined UK in 2018 as director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural...

December 22, 2020 - Mark Williams (UK HealthCare)

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Dec 22, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2020) – Dr. Mark V. Williams is in his seventh year as a member of the UK HealthCare team at the University of Kentucky. This highly respected physician and researcher is constantly looking at ways to improve the patient experience, drawing upon what he has learned during a career which has...

December 17, 2020 - Jay Miller (College of Social Work)

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Dec 17, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2020) – For over 80 years, the UK College of Social Work (CoSW) has been a leader in social work education. Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways, according to their mission.

In addition...

December 15, 2020 - Mike Richey (UK Philanthropy)

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Dec 15, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2020) – As the fundraising arm of the University of Kentucky, the Office of Philanthropy is charged with furthering the university’s mission and vision. The philanthropy staff works with faculty, students, programs, colleges and administration to identify the university’s top priorities....

December 10, 2020 - Jennifer Bridge (UK Extension)

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Dec 10, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The mission of UK’s Extension department is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through research-based education. Jointly with our other land-grant partner, Kentucky State University, UK Extension takes the University to people in their local communities,...