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Jan 27, 2025 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan 27, 2025) — This week’s episode of “Behind the Blue” features an episode of the “Talking FACS” podcast. Hosted by Mindy McCulley of the UK Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program, “Talking FACS” is a production of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
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Dec 24, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Steve Shaffer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 24, 2024) — 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 award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Jenny Wells-Hosley
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2024) – This Friday, Dec. 20, the University of Kentucky will honor nearly 2,000 of its newest alumni during the December 2024 Commencement ceremonies. On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” UK is spotlighting two of those graduates — Jayla McCoy and Nathan Reynolds — hearing their stories about their time at UK, the memories they’ll carry forward and how they’re ready to apply what they’ve learned to the next exciting chapters of their lives.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Lindsey Piercy |Kody Kiser
What drives the fierce passion of sports rivalries? From loyalty and identity, to the thrill of competition, explore the psychology fueling these intense connections and conflicts by listening to this edition of “Behind the Blue.”LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Fans, dressed from head to toe in their team’s colors, swarm the stadium chanting fight songs and waving banners. It’s game day, and the stakes feel monumental.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Steve Shaffer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2024) – 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 award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Steve Shaffer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the 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 award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Lindsey Piercy |Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2024) — In today’s political landscape, the power of a single post, tweet or video can shift public opinion, drive movements and even shape policies. From trending hashtags to viral tweets, social media isn’t just an accessory in politics anymore — it’s a microphone, a platform and, at times, a battleground. But how did we get here? And where is this headed?
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Lindsey Piercy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) — As the 2024 election approaches, voters across the country are preparing for a pivotal year in American politics. While the presidential race naturally dominates headlines, many states, including Kentucky, are also focusing on crucial down-ballot races that will shape the future of local and national governance. From state legislative battles to key Congressional seats, the outcome of these elections will influence everything from health care to education policy.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser |Steve Shaffer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2024) — 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 award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
uknow.uky.edu | Kody Kiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Today is World Mental Health Day, and UKNow and “Behind the Blue” are sharing the story of J.J. Weaver, a community and leadership development senior in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and outside linebacker for UK football. In the summer of 2020, Weaver was devastated by the loss of both his father and his high school football coach.
