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 new weekly podcast created by UK Public Relations and Marketing. 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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
October 12, 2023 - Kim Rufra (POWER)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 12, 2023) – College students today are juggling an array of challenges, from coursework, relationships and adjustment to campus life to economic strain, social injustice and ma…
October 5, 2023 - Jill Smith & Janie McKenzie-Wells (Homecoming 2023)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 5, 2023) – For over 100 years, the University of Kentucky has celebrated Homecoming week, an opportunity for students and alumni to continue the tradition of what it means t…
September 28, 2023 - Dr. Greg Davis (Forensic Pathology)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 28, 2023) – Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Greg Davis came to UK in 1976 as an English major, with the intent of becoming a teacher. But after taking a job as a…
September 21, 2023 - Trisha Clement-Montgomery (Code of Student Conduct)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 21, 2023) – With a new semester underway, the University of Kentucky is empowering the campus community to learn more about their rights and responsibilities.
Students, f…
September 14, 2023 - Kirsten Turner (Student Success)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 14, 2023) – With more than two dozen units across campus, the UK Office for Student Success is tasked with not only facilitating excellent classroom experiences, but also …
September 7, 2023 - Sue Roberts & Niamh Larson (Explore First, education abroad, & UK's international presence)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 7, 2023) – For many first-generation students, overcoming fears are an ever-present part of their college experience. From visiting campuses, to complicated admissions, to…
August 31, 2023 - Jennifer Bird-Pollan (2023 Great Teacher)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 31, 2023) – 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 …
August 24, 2023 - UK President Eli Capilouto
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 24, 2023) – Once again setting a record for first-year enrollment, the University of Kentucky is beginning its fall 2023 semester. With more than 6,000 new students beginning…
August 17, 2023 - Kenton Sena (2023 Great Teacher)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 17, 2022) – 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 …