A&S Topical Studies Alumna Kelly Craft Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to United Nations
By Lindsey PIercy
United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
An alumna and strong supporter of the University of Kentucky has been nominated and confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Unlocking the Power of Indigenous Language and Representation
Recent doctoral graduate Jacob Neely discusses his research on the contemporary representation of Nahuatl people and indigenous people in Mexico
Finding the Common Link: Linguistics’ Role in Social Inequality
Our world is rich in cultural differences, but the one connecting factor between all is language. Yet, as powerful as it can be to connect cultures, it can also work to promote discrimination between them.
Biology's Mirabito Named Scientific Teaching Mentor by Summer Institutes
By Madison Dyment
Sometimes it’s the path we least expect that brings us the most reward. This is certainly the case for University of Kentucky Biology Professor Pete Mirabito, who was recently honored for his long-time involvement with the Summer Institutes on Scientific Teaching.
Bruce Lunsford Pledges $1 Million to Establish Scholarship Program
By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Lindsey Piercy
University of Kentucky alumnus and successful Kentucky businessman Bruce Lunsford has pledged $1 million to establish the W. Bruce Lunsford Scholars Program in Citizenship and Public Service at UK. The program will support dynamic learning opportunities for students that emphasize citizenship, democracy, public service and government affairs.
A&S Researcher: How Families With Same-Sex Parents Resolve Conflict Has Impact
By Lindsey Piercy
For more than a decade, Rachel Farr has studied various aspects of family life. More specifically, she's zeroed in on a highly debated topic — adoption among same-sex couples.
UK's Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter Wins AWM Award
From the Association for Women in Mathematics.
Lewis Honors College Awards 2 Outstanding A&S Students With Top Honors
By Jenny Wells
The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College presented two new college awards — the Diachun Scholar Award and the Evans Scholar Award — to two graduating seniors at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.