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Kim named editor of Visual Communication Quarterly

School of Journalism and Media Associate Professor Yung Soo Kim has been named the next editor-in-chief Visual Communication Quarterly, an international, peer-reviewed journal of theory, research, practical criticism and creative work in all areas of visual communication. Kim has previously served as an associate editor for the journal, in addition to serving as the research chair of the Visual Communication Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Explore the intersection of horror and faith in "Catholic Horror on Television”

School of Journalism and Media Director Erika Engstrom’s new book “Catholic Horror on Television” invites readers to delve into the chilling world of modern television. Engstrom worked alongside other scholars to write this critical analysis that examines recent horror-themed TV shows and their portrayal of Catholicism, offering insights into contemporary attitudes toward religion. The book was released in July 2024.

Melanie Simpson-Conely, right, with her daughter Alex. Photo provided by Simpson-Conley.

UK alum shares her story of love, loss and legacy

Descending from her polar white SUV, Melanie Glasscock Simpson-Conley flashes her signature welcoming smile. The gauzy hem of her sundress flaps in a tepid breeze that offers little relief from the early August morning’s unusually oppressive heat.

Finding belonging through serendipity: Jay Stringer-Vaught’s impact on the Office of LGBTQ* Resources

Serendipity is defined as the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Jay Stringer-Vaught, Pulaski County native and University of Kentucky graduate student studying library science in the College of Communication and Information, credits this phenomenon for where they are today.