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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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Jan 8, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 8, 2026) – As we welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the spring 2026 semester, this episode of Behind the Blue offers a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead.

In December, UK President Eli Capilouto sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about the year behind us and...


Dec 22, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 22, 2025 College athletics is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, as Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and revenue-sharing models reshape how universities support student-athletes. This week on Behind the Blue, our recurring feature The 


Dec 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 18, 2025 Strategic partnerships play a critical role in supporting the University of Kentucky’s mission, particularly in athletics, where revenue generation, fan engagement and long-term planning are increasingly complex. These complexities are well understood by Paul Archey, president...


Dec 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 18, 2025 Across the Commonwealth, the University of Kentucky fulfills its land-grant mission through teaching, research, service and health care — from students discovering their passions, to researchers making breakthroughs, to clinicians providing critical care in communities of every...


Dec 11, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 11, 2025) – There’s a first time for everything — and on Friday, 71-year-old University of Kentucky College of Education graduate Ellen London will experience a significant first: attending a graduation ceremony to accept a diploma.

Ellen, who just earned her second master’s degree,...