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Dieter Hennings Yeomans honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor
Dieter Hennings is Professor of Music at the University of Kentucky and curates the UK International Guitar Series, which has brought to Lexington some of the finest guitarists in the world.
MAGE: John Yau and Tom Burckhardt, A Void Going Back, 2022, oil on panel. Courtesy of John Yau and Tom Burckhardt.
Art Museum Receives Grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art
The Terra Foundation awarded 57 grants in November 2022, amounting to a total of over $5.5 million, to support projects that expand narratives of American art to transform how stories of American art are told.
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The UK Art Museum invites community members to participate in upcoming exhibition project.
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UK grad perseveres on musical journey from Ecuador
UKNow recently caught up with doctoral student Wagner Mauricio Pástor while he was performing in New York City to learn a bit more about his journey to his D.M.A. and his time at UK.
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Dr. Yuha Jung leads team of UK researchers investigating racial bias
UK researchers investigate racial bias in recognition of Kentucky’s historic properties
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UK arts administration students visit Berea Archives to study records from Grammy Award-winning musician
University of Kentucky arts administration students took a field trip to study arts practices, policies, and law through an analysis of the Janis Ian Collection in the Berea Archives.
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UK alum Reginald Smith Jr. establishes scholarships to discover the opera stars of tomorrow
An accomplished international opera star who has traveled around the world for his craft, University of Kentucky alumnus Reginald Smith Jr. is giving back to his Bluegrass alma mater in a big way, setting a solid foundation for generations of music students to come.
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“Lucidity: A New Musical” to premiere at Southeastern Theatre Convention Fringe Festival with a cast of UKY Theatre students
UK Theatre students Devin Landis and Emily Gardner upcoming original musical is to be performed by UK theater students later this month at the Southeastern Theatre Convention.
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Campbell Named a KMEA Teacher of the Year
The award recognizes Campbell's service and contributions to music education in Kentucky at the university level.
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Update from the 2023 KMEA Conference
Every year, the University of Kentucky School of Music shines with outstanding presenters and performers representing all aspects of our award-winning programs.