For one University of Kentucky alum, having access to an on-campus recording studio allowed him to make professional quality music at no cost. Another noted his journalism coursework shared themes with songwriting and helped him strengthen his lyrics. And an advisor’s suggestion to pursue a flexible major encouraged another to think about the business side of her music career.
Two University of Kentucky journalism students have been named top 10 winners in the Photojournalism News and Features Competition of the 2024-25 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
Against the odds and fueled by wanting to be an inspiration to her kids, Alexandrea Shouse proved that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
One of the most popular traditions for many families during the holidays is watching the annual NBA or NFL games or a college bowl game. Jen Smith, an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, spoke with UKNOW about how sports have shaped holiday traditions.
Kakie Urch, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Media in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky, offers safety tips for staying safe and secure online during the holiday season.
University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information researcher Shannon Crawford Barniskis was awarded a three-year, $410,294 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent agency of the United States federal government charged with supporting libraries and museums.
Yesterday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees formally accepted a $2.5 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur, horsewoman and award-winning journalist Misdee Wrigley Miller and her husband — businessman, lifelong horseman and accomplished polo player James Miller — that will support the renovation and expansion of UK’s Pence Hall, the future home of the UK College of Communication and Information.
Get excited — Lexington’s Holiday Parade Presented by Commonwealth Credit Union is Dec. 7. The parade will begin 11 a.m. on Midland Avenue, running west on Main Street, ending at Mill Street.
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