Visiting Professor Gives Youthful View of Egyptian Uprisings
UK's Department of Anthropology welcomes a renowned political reporter to campus to discuss the struggle between a confident future and controversial history for contemporary Egyptians.
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Overview of WIRED Residential College
This video is an overview of the new A&S WIRED Residential College.
Confucius Institute Opens Virtual Hub
UK's Confucius Institute celebrates its one-year anniversary on campus with the opening of its first virtual Chinese cultural hub
From Antiquity to the Present: The Jewish Studies Program with Jeremy Popkin
Jeremy Popkin is the T. Marshall Hahn, Jr. professor of History for the College of Arts and Sciences, and the director of the Jewish Studies Program, an interdisciplinary minor.
He has been named one of six finalists for the 2011 Cundill Prize in History, the world‘s largest nonfiction history book award, for his recent publication of "You Are All Free: The Haitian Revolution and the Abolition of Slavery."
Outstanding A&S Professors Nominated for Awards for Latest Works
Two A&S professors have been recently recognized for their latest publications and have been nominated for prestigious awards.
Affrilachian Legacy Awards
The Carpetbag Theatre, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. William Turner, and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker were all recognized for their massive contributions to Affrilachian art, music, scholarship and heritage.
Introducción al Departamento de Estudios Hispánicos / Introduction to the Department of Hispanic Studies: Alan Brown
Alan Brown is a Spanish professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Hispanic Studies. In this podcast, Professor Brown discusses his new position in the department, his current research, and opportunities for students to connect to the community through the Department of Hispanic Studies.
Finney Named National Book Award Finalist
UK English professor Nikky Finney has been named a finalist for the 2011 National Book Award in Poetry.
Poets Highlight Third Installment of James Baker Hall Series
This week the series will feature poets Erik Reece and Maureen Morehead.
Dean's List Reception Fall 2011
Each semester, the College of Arts and Sciences honors its students which have made the Dean’s List. This semester, we talked with some of the honored students about their experiences at UK and how UK and a liberal arts education have helped them in their career goals. Their varying majors, academic experiences, and plans for after college showcased the diversity of opportunities within the College of Arts and Sciences.