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.
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.
The School of Journalism and Media recently hosted Venezuelan journalists Jose Carroz and Lorena Criollo for a discussion about the challenges of press freedom and the dangers journalists face under authoritarian regimes.
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.