Inclusive Excellence

April is Celebrate Diversity Month

April is Celebrate Diversity Month! Celebrate diversity by attending some of these events. 

UK Nursing's Lovoria Williams, UK cancer center works to decrease disparities for Black, Hispanic communities

The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is working to decrease the health disparity that Black and Hispanic communities face. The community health worker position was formed under the Kentucky Cancer Program. It’s a statewide program led by the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center and the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center.

College of Nursing Students, Alumna, and Staff Honored with Lyman T. Johnson Awards

Two students, an alumna and a staff member from the College of Nursing were honored on Friday, October 14 during the 31st annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards program, which was hosted by The UK Alumni Association, the Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group, and the UK Office for Institutional Diversity. Friday’s ceremony was a combined 2021 and 2022 ceremony because last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic.

UK College of Nursing Names Dr. Jean Edward As First Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Juneteenth Blog: Nursing’s Continued Role in Fighting Racism and Advancing Racial and Social Justice

Authored by Jean Edward, PhD, RN, CHPE, associate professor and assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, UK College of Nursing *** “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”- George Santayana