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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November 23, 2023 - Derek Lane (2023 Great Teacher)

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Nov 23, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 23, 2023) – 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...

November 16, 2023 - Suzanne McGinnis and Laneshia Conner (Employee Affinity Groups)

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Nov 16, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2023) – At the start of every academic semester here at the University of Kentucky, there is often discussion regarding the importance of belonging for our students. But, what about our employees? UK was recently recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a great college to work for,...

November 9, 2023 - Stephen Voss (2023 Election)

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Nov 9, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Another election season has concluded in Kentucky, which means an end – for the moment – to the constant, almost ubiquitous campaign ads.

Another face and voice that was a major presence in most media throughout Kentucky was UK Political Science Professor Stephen Voss. Voss is an...

November 2, 2023 - Jake Lemon (Kentucky Can)

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Nov 2, 2023

LEXINGTON, KY. (November 2, 2023) – The University of Kentucky, along with donors and community partners, recently celebrated the achievement of the $2.1 billion goal for Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign.

UK’s new Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Jake Lemon recently talked with Behind the...

October 26, 2023 - Leah Dick & Catherine Hines (FindHelpNowKY.org)

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Oct 26, 2023

LEXINGTON, KY. (October 26, 2023) – In 2018, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), launched “Find Help Now KY”, a website that provides a near real-time treatment opening locator for substance use disorders.

The locator guides individuals to available treatment openings. It takes into...