On Nov. 1, 2024, School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor Beecher Reuning participated in the Kentucky Unmasked and shared their story about revealing their non-binary identity.
Nominations for the 2025 Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame are being accepted through Jan. 24, 2025.
The School of Journalism and Media recently brought back the Richard Wilson Alumni Symposium, a dedicated event aimed at reconnecting alumni with current students. After several years without an official gathering, this symposium brought together alumni from various career paths to share their experiences and insights.
Joey Bates never imagined he’d walk across a stage to receive a Purple Heart. But the University of Kentucky doctoral student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran was awarded the distinguished medal on May 7, 2024, honoring the sacrifices he made when his deployment to Somalia took a life-altering turn.
Professor Zixue Tai discusses his sabbatical accomplishments at the UK Sabbatical Showcase.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association announced the selection of 32 students who will serve as Alumni Ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year. As official student hosts of the UK, Alumni Ambassadors promote the university at numerous events in partnership between the Office of the President, Office of Philanthropy and the UK Alumni Association.