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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.

Behind the Blue University of Kentucky Public Relations / UK HealthCare

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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.

    March 15, 2024 - Dr. Tessa London-Bounds (Breastfeeding study)

    March 15, 2024 - Dr. Tessa London-Bounds (Breastfeeding study)

     LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2024) – Dr. Tessa London-Bounds, a cardiothoracic surgeon at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, had two vastly different breastfeeding experiences as a resident and later as an attending surgeon. Variations in workplace support, along with access to technology and facilities made finding a balance between caring for patients and providing for her own children difficult. 
    After speaking with co-workers about her experiences, she was inspired to team together with fellow surgeons to create an online survey, which asked nearly 900 surgeons to share their opinions on the challenges of access and equity in the workplace for breastfeeding surgeons.
    On this episode of Behind the Blue, Dr. London-Bounds discusses how her own personal experiences helped inspire the creation of the survey, the stigma and difficulties pregnant and breastfeeding surgeons perceive in the workplace, and the positive impact she can already see from the information and understanding the researchers have aquired.
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 25 min
    March 7, 2024 - Seth DeBolt & Brad Berron (2024 Beam Institute Conference)

    March 7, 2024 - Seth DeBolt & Brad Berron (2024 Beam Institute Conference)

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 7, 2024) – On March 11th, UK’s James B. Beam Institute will host their annual Beam Institute Industry Conference, where hundreds of distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry employees gather for 3 days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky’s signature industry.
    On this episode of Behind the Blue, the Beam Institute’s Director Seth DeBolt and Research Director Brad Berron discuss the mission of the Institute, the partnerships that have enabled the construction of a 7,500 square-foot on-campus research and teaching distillery, and their dedication to training more than 1,600 students through university courses, internships, and distillery apprenticeship programs to support the next generation of leaders in the spirits industry.
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 36 min
    March 1, 2024 - Gerald Smith (60th Anniversary of the March on Frankfort)

    March 1, 2024 - Gerald Smith (60th Anniversary of the March on Frankfort)

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2024) – On March 5th, 1964, following the postponement of legislation aimed at eliminating segregation in public accommodations in Kentucky, some 10,000 residents of the Commonwealth came together with notable civil rights activists, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson to participate in a March on Frankfort. This interracial protest was designed to exert pressure on the governor, urging support for a more robust legislative proposal. 
    On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, UK professor of history Gerald Smith talks about the historical context and significance of the march, the legacy it left behind, and how, 60 years on, it continues to be commemorated.
    From 1997-2005, Smith served as the director of the African American Studies and Research Program at UK, and he is the author, editor, or co-editor of five books including his newest from 2023: ‘Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State: Revisiting My Old Kentucky Home’.
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. 
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 34 min
    February 22, 2024 - Crystal Wilkinson ('Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts')

    February 22, 2024 - Crystal Wilkinson ('Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts')

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 22, 2024) – Crystal Wilkinson is a Professor of English in the UK College of Arts & Sciences and one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24. As the first Black woman to hold the appointment of Poet Laureate of Kentucky from 2021-2023, Wilkinson serves as an inspiration to many in the writing community, and has authored several award-winning books. 
    Wilkinson’s research and work primarily focuses on the stories of Black women and communities in the Appalachian and rural Southern canon. Her most recent work, ‘Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts’, is her first foray into nonfiction, delving into the lives and foodways of her own family.
    On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Wilkinson talks about the new book and how the inspiration to research and write about her family has been an inspiration to many others who wish to connect to their own ancestry and culture.
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 30 min
    February 15, 2024 - Rosa Mejia-Cruz & Vince Venditto (Everything is Science)

    February 15, 2024 - Rosa Mejia-Cruz & Vince Venditto (Everything is Science)

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 15, 2024) – Science “happens” all around us, from the food we eat in the morning, to the light switch we turn off at night and everything in-between. For UK associate professor Vince Venditto, the idea of taking a large and intimidating topic and making it relatable and accessible in a fun and interactive way is important in helping people feel more connected to the world they live in. 
    Since 2018, he has worked with students and employees in the UK College of Pharmacy to show the greater Lexington community those connections all around us, not just in research labs. They’re doing so with ‘Everything is Science’, a speaker-series festival that unfolds across various venues throughout the city. This year’s festival has evening events from Monday, February 19th through Friday, February 23rd. With this year’s theme of ‘Make it Make Sense!’, attendees will embark on a sensory journey, where the focus will be on the five remarkable human senses: touch, vision, taste, hearing, and smell.
    On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Venditto is joined by Rosa Mejia-Cruz, Communications Director for the College of Pharmacy, to talk about the theme of the festival, the impact it has on attendees, and the importance of taking science out of the lab and into the community. 
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 28 min
    February 8th, 2024 - George Wright (UK's 75th Anniversary of Integration)

    February 8th, 2024 - George Wright (UK's 75th Anniversary of Integration)

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 8, 2024) – This year marks the 75th anniversary of Lyman T. Johnson’s historic legal triumph against the University of Kentucky, a milestone that marked him as the first African American student to integrate the university. Johnson, a lifelong champion of education and its transformative potential, was an advocate for equality in both education and broader society, drawing inspiration from his experiences as both a student and a teacher.
    Johnson's lawsuit against the University of Kentucky proved successful, leading to his enrollment as a graduate student in the summer of 1949. While he did not complete his degree at UK, the enduring legacy he leaves behind echoes the principles he instilled in his students — the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice, and an emphasis on the role of education and independent thinking to help people navigate the path toward progress.
    UK alumnus and Lexington native George Wright is one of many who have benefitted from Johnson’s efforts. Wright, a noted African American scholar and former president of Prairie View A&M University in Texas, attended UK in 1968 through a special program offered after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the university. 
    Wright received a PhD from Duke University, returned to UK as an assistant professor, and then moved on to the University of Texas at Austin and eventually Prairie View. In 2019-20 he returned as a visiting professor in recognition of the 70th anniversary of integration at the university. At the end of that year, he remained at UK and took on the role of senior advisor to President Eli Capilouto. 
    On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Wright talks about the personal and community significance of Black History Month, the impact Lyman T. Johnson’s victory had on his own UK experience and, as well as the impact on the cultural life of the university itself. 
    "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.
    Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.
    To discover what’s wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

    • 40 min

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