UK Remembers Impact Wendell Ford Made on University
Former U.S. Senator Wendell H. Ford not only left an indelible mark on the Commonwealth, but on his university — the University of Kentucky.
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A Day in the Life of a UK Student: Jan. 16 & 18, 1911
In celebration of the University of Kentucky sesquicentennial, UK Special Collections Research Center is releasing the diary entries of former student Virginia Clay McClure.
UK Libraries to Digitize Appalachian Records of Public Health, Housing, Community Development
Thanks to a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources, the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center will begin a community-driven project to digitize records on public health, housing, and education in Appalachia.
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Exhibit Illuminates Appalachian Culture, Challenges Stereotypes
UK Special Collections is exploring the rich, diverse culture of Appalachia with its "Immigrants in the Coalfields" exhibit on display through April 4.
'Reel to Real' to Take Historic Look at Film With Kentucky, Oscar Connections
The UK Special Collections Library's "Reel to Real" series continues tonight with "Coal Miner's Daughter," at 7 p.m. in Worsham Theater.
From Gutenberg to Gratz Park, King Library Press Makes its Imprint
A free exhibition at the Carnegie Center will display the remarkable history of the King Library Press.
UK's Impact on the Evolution of Evolution
Kentucky students were introduced to evolutionary theory in 1900. Following the controversy of the 1920s, UK faculty, staff and alumni would play a key role in defending science education and academic freedom.
'Reel to Real' Film Series Presents 'In Country'
As part of the "Reel to Reel" film series, the Special Collections library will show 'In Country' on November 19th at 7 pm in Worsham Theater.
Appalachia Historian Ron Eller Donates Papers to UK Libraries
UK Special Collections will celebrate the career of Appalachia scholar and historian Ron D. Eller with the donation ceremony of the Ron Eller Papers Nov. 8.
A Site for the Sciences
On Nov. 11, 1960, construction began on the Chemistry-Physics Building. The current site of the building once was occupied by the president’s garden and tennis courts.
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