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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June 12, 2025 - Lance Broeking (Transportation & Parking Updates)

Jun 12, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 12, 2025) – As the University of Kentucky continues to evolve – whether through expanding student housing, major medical center construction, or increased sustainability initiatives – so too must the systems that help people navigate it all.

With summer offering a brief window for more...

June 4, 2025 - Gosia Chwatko (2025 Great Teacher)

Jun 4, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 4, 2025) – 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...

May 29, 2025 - Rob Edwards (Advancing Kentucky Together Network)

May 29, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 29, 2025) – Health isn’t just about treating illness – it’s about access. It’s about education. It’s about the quality of life in every community across Kentucky.

In October 2024, the University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees made a bold statement: that UK should become the...

May 22, 2025 - Mark Birdwhistell (UK & Medicaid)

May 22, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 22, 2025) – As federal lawmakers continue to examine the future of Medicaid, universities and health systems across the country are monitoring potential policy shifts that could influence how care is delivered—especially in states like Kentucky, where Medicaid plays a foundational role in...

May 8, 2025 - Linda Van Eldik (Sanders-Brown Center on Aging) [ENCORE]

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May 8, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2025) – THIS IS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION. The University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact. The center is world-renowned for its significant contributions to the field through the...