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During the Saturday, Feb. 15, men's basketball game at Rupp Arena, UK honored Dean Jay Miller.

With Black History Month happening just before the Appalachian Studies Association conference, UKNow sat down with Jillean McCommons to learn more about her area of research, the upcoming conference and her hopes for the future of black Appalachian studies.

A UK faculty member accepting a collect call more than 30 years ago set into motion one man's journey toward a successful career and a lifetime of giving back. Bing Zhang's generous donation to UK's Department of Statistics will take the department to its next tier of excellence.

Jill Holloway Smith has been named associate vice president for alumni engagement and executive director of the UK Alumni Association.

From the spotlight of stages to speaking up for fellow students, and now artists, alumnus Whit Whitaker has used his vocal talents to better his community. As a student, Whitaker turned to his voice to not only communicate his dreams as a musical performer, but to fight for social justice as a student leader. Today, he still employs these skills as the executive director of The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center in Lexington.

With the spring semester in full swing, UK Libraries would like to remind students, staff and faculty about the latest updates to the libraries’ services, study spaces and resources

With the spring semester in full swing, UK Libraries would like to remind students, staff and faculty about the latest updates to the libraries’ services, study spaces and resources

The University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity and the Office for Faculty Advancement are now accepting nominations for the UK Inclusive Excellence Recognition Award. The award will recognize the accomplishments of individuals and academic or professional units that demonstrate a sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion through campus and community involvement and exemplary leadership.

The concert, featuring the classical music of some of the world's most celebrated love stories, will begin 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

The University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity and the Office for Faculty Advancement are now accepting nominations for the UK Inclusive Excellence Recognition Award. The award will recognize the accomplishments of individuals and academic or professional units that demonstrate a sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion through campus and community involvement and exemplary leadership.

The concert, featuring the classical music of some of the world's most celebrated love stories, will begin 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) welcomes Ashley Runyon as its newest director, effective March 11. A Kentucky native, Runyon has a history with UPK, including getting her start in publishing as a work study student there. Runyon earned her bachelor’s degree in integrated strategic communication and master’s degree in communication from UK. UPK’s editorial program focuses on the humanities and the social sciences.

The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) welcomes Ashley Runyon as its newest director, effective March 11. A Kentucky native, Runyon has a history with UPK, including getting her start in publishing as a work study student there. Runyon earned her bachelor’s degree in integrated strategic communication and master’s degree in communication from UK. UPK’s editorial program focuses on the humanities and the social sciences.

The conference will take place March 12-15 in the UK Gatton Student Center. In collaboration with the ASA, the conference is being presented by students and faculty affiliated with UK's Appalachian Center, College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Appalachian Research Community.

The conference will take place March 12-15 in the UK Gatton Student Center. In collaboration with the ASA, the conference is being presented by students and faculty affiliated with UK's Appalachian Center, College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Appalachian Research Community.

Two University of Kentucky School of Music faculty, two alumni and a doctoral student were recipients of awards at the sixth annual Lexington Music Awards held Jan. 26, at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center.

Two University of Kentucky School of Music faculty, two alumni and a doctoral student were recipients of awards at the sixth annual Lexington Music Awards held Jan. 26, at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center.

Next week the University of Kentucky will welcome nearly 200 employers to campus for the spring semester career fair series.

Next week the University of Kentucky will welcome nearly 200 employers to campus for the spring semester career fair series.

On this episode, Kristen Mark, an associate professor in the College of Education and director of UK’s Sexual Health Promotion Lab, and Jarrod Creameans, a graduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, talk about why science matters and how you can join in the conversation.