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.

"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.

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April 30, 2026 - Joey Conrad & Sue Oatey (UK's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)

Apr 30, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2026) – Each spring, the University of Kentucky celebrates a new class of graduates stepping into the next chapter of their lives. But at UK, learning doesn’t end at commencement.

On this episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser talks with Joey Conrad, director of the University of...

April 23, 2026 - UK Police Chief Joe Monroe (Campus Safety Updates)

Apr 23, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 2026) – As spring semester activity winds down across campus, the University of Kentucky is continuing to invest in safety systems designed to prevent incidents, communicate clearly, and respond quickly when issues arise.

On this episode of Behind the Blue, UK Strategic...

April 16, 2026 - Dr. Olufunmilola Abraham (The Wonders of Pharmacy)

Apr 17, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2026) – If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the counter at a pharmacy, or how a medication makes its way from an idea to a prescription bottle, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy wants to show you.

On this week’s episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser...

April 9, 2026 - UK's Annual Budget (The Business of UK)

Apr 9, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2026) – When people hear that the University of Kentucky has an $8.6 billion budget, it can sound like a single pot of money. In reality, that figure represents an “all-in” financial plan that supports everything from patient care and research to student success, facilities, and the...

April 2, 2026 - Sarah Fink (UKPD Emergency Management)

Apr 2, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2026) – When an emergency happens on a college campus, a coordinated response doesn’t begin in the moment — it begins long before, through planning, training and practice.

On this episode of Behind the Blue, UK Strategic Communications’ Dani Jaffe talks with Sarah Fink, Director of...