Linguistics Professor’s Knowledge of Language Helps Improve Exams for Family Doctors
By Richard LeComte
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Sometimes it’s a question of context – or, in this case, the context of questions.
Jennifer Cramer, associate professor of linguistics at the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts & Sciences, specializes in sociolinguistics – the study of how social factors, including race, gender and class, affect language. She’s studied differences in language in Southern regions of the United States in particular.
Patent Palooza! Honors Late A&S Professor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2021) — The University of Kentucky’s Office of Technology Commercialization recognized and celebrated UK innovators at its Patent Palooza! event Nov. 9. The in-person event brought almost 100 attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of UK innovators and recognize special award recipients.
December Commencement
The December 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 17th at Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center. More information can be found here.
3 p.m. EST
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Communication and Information
College of Design
College of Health Sciences
College of Nursing
Gatton College of Business and Economics
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Rupp Arena
Inclusivity after Graduate School - LGBTQ+ Individuals
Mr. Mark Williams will speak with LGBTQ+ graduate students as early career professionals and offer guidance on search strategies to find inclusive organizations and share indicators of organizations that prioritize employment inclusivity. Allies are welcomed to join to learn how to make the workforce more inclusive. Food will be provided.
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WT Young Library - Alumni Gallery
A&S Faculty, Students Receive UK Office of Sustainability Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2021) — University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff from every area of campus are leading exciting, sustainability-focused programs. These programs provide high-impact research and learning opportunities for students and faculty, have significant positive environmental and economic impacts on operations, and provide resources and support for a foundation of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at UK and across the Commonwealth.
CI, A&S Alumnae Co-Found Anti-Aging Skincare for Women
By Akhira Umar
LEXINGTON, KY. (Nov. 11, 2021) — Combining their expertise in communications, the beauty industry, medicine and women’s health, two University of Kentucky alumnae are using their passion for helping women to change the skincare industry.