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March 18, 2021 - Dean Mark Shanda (UK College of Fine Arts)

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Mar 18, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2021) – The arts play a significant role in the quality of life for many of us. Music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, you name it…The work of artists touches us, inspires us, makes us think and so often brings us joy.

Mark Shanda came to the University of Kentucky as dean of...

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March 12, 2021 - Dean Mitzi Vernon (College of Design)

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Mar 12, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2021) – These are exciting times in the University of Kentucky College of Design, which prepares both undergraduate and graduate students for a wide array of career opportunities.

Mitzi Vernon is now in her sixth year as dean of the college. Vernon has led the college to develop new programs...

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March 4, 2021 - Gary Ferland (Physics & Astronomy)

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Mar 4, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 4, 2021) – Students often are figuratively encouraged to ‘reach for the stars’…Yet there are those who actually follow this aspirational goal in a very literal way.

For example: Longtime University of Kentucky Professor of Physics and Astronomy Gary Ferland, who recently received a...

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March 2, 2021 - Toni Thomas (UK CARES)

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Mar 2, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is prioritizing student success by providing resources which are making a real difference in improving retention and graduation rates across the institution. Research has proven the higher the percentage of freshman students who return for their sophomore...

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