About From The Blue: The UK Alumni Association Podcast
The From the Blue podcast is created by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. It's designed to keep you connected with UK graduates from around the world through stories, interviews and discussions. No matter where you are, the From the Blue podcast will bring you back to your days on campus while keeping you informed with news and features about the University of Kentucky and fellow alumni.
On this episode, we feature Alumni Commons, a $9 million development project located on the University of Kentucky campus along the former Rose Street corridor between Columbia Avenue and Huguelet Drive. We highlight three stories about Alumni Commons: first, we talk with students at the first public event held on the site; second, we hear from UK dignitaries during the dedication ceremony; and finally, we interview the lead landscape architect for the project.
8 Oct 2023
Homecoming Memories
We talk with eight UK alumni about their favorite Homecoming memories.
1 Sept 2023
Recent Grads Remember
Three recent graduates of the University of Kentucky discuss their time as students, in service as an Alumni Ambassador, and what they've been doing since graduating.
13 Jul 2023
135 Years of UK Women: Janie McKenzie-Wells
Janie McKenzie-Wells serves as president of the UK Alumni Association and takes a moment to discuss the impact UK has had on her life and career as well as the impact she hopes to make during her term at the helm of the UKAA Board of Directors.
29 Jun 2023
Antoine Huffman
UK Alumni Association President Antoine Huffman is completing his year at the helm of the Board of Directors. In this episode, Huffman discusses the impact UK has had on his life and career as well as the impact he hopes he has made through his volunteerism.
19 May 2023
135 Years of UK Women: A Discussion with the Alumni Representatives to the UK Board of Trustees
As the UK Alumni Association recognizes the impact women have made upon the university over the past 135 years, it is essential to consider the influence of the Board of Trustees as it governs the institution’s educational and financial policies. The UK Board of Trustees consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor, two members of the faculty, one university staff employee and one member of the student body. The terms of the appointed members are six years. Georgia M. Blazer was t...
31 Mar 2023
135 Years of UK Women Panel Discussion
In 2023, the UK Alumni Association is celebrating 135 Years of UK Women in honor of the graduation of its first female, Belle C. Gunn, in 1888. The first event to kick off this initiative was a Luncheon and Panel Discussion featuring four prominent alumnae: Jennifer Barber, Dr. Laneshia Conner, Dr. Ima Ebong and Ouita Michel. UK Student Government Association Vice President Amelia Pace served as the discussion moderator. These women shared personal experiences from their career journeys as we...
15 Mar 2023
135 Years of UK Women: A Conversation with Jill Smith and Christina Yue
Nationally, March is designated as Women’s History Month, a time set aside to honor the contributions of women throughout American history. On campus, in 2023, we are celebrating the 135th anniversary of UK’s first female graduate, Belle C. Gunn, as well as the numerous women who have followed in her footsteps in making a positive impact upon UK. This historic event marks the beginning of a year-long remembrance of the numerous ways women have made strides toward equality in higher education....
21 May 2021
Jack Guthrie & Duane Bonifer
On this episode, you’ll hear from two former editors-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel. Duane Bonifer, journalism and political science graduate from the class of 1991, sits down with fellow journalism graduate and mentor Jack Guthrie. Jack graduated in 1963 and left his mark on UK and the state of Kentucky in many ways. While they now live in different parts of the country, they remain connected by the spirit of UK and the Kentucky Kernel.
20 Apr 2021
Caroline Francis, Amanda Schagane & Marci Hicks
It's hard to believe that 19 years ago, UK Alumni Career Services was just an idea. UK alumna Caroline Francis was tasked to create a valuable program for alumni to jumpstart careers, assist with career transitions, conduct resume reviews and share interview tips. She started part-time at just six hours per week and the program was never heavily marketed at the time. By word of mouth and successful experiences, meetings, counseling sessions and more, the UK Alumni Career Services team is now ...
13 Apr 2021
Jamal Mashburn & George Wright
On this episode of From the Blue, UK basketball great and philanthropist Jamal Mashburn has a conversation with George Wright, UK Alumni Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee and interim vice president for institutional diversity at UK.
30 Mar 2021
Introducing From the Blue
Welcome Wildcats! We are excited to introduce the UK Alumni Association’s official podcast, From the Blue! You will hear conversations between UK graduates that have journeyed through many walks of life after leaving campus. You will hear nostalgic stories about UK but with a new and surprising perspective. You will even hear the rest of the story or maybe a behind the scenes recount to what REALLY happened. No matter where you are, the From the Blue podcast will keep you...
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