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'UK at the Half' Explores Institutional Diversity With Judy 'J.J.' Jackson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2014) — University of Kentucky's Vice President for Institutional Diversity Judy "J.J." Jackson was featured during "UK at the Half" that aired during the UK vs. University of Missouri football game, broadcast on the radio Nov. 1.

Jackson's current efforts focus on improving diversity in the STEM fields and increasing the number of bachelor's degrees earned by students of different ethnic and racial backgrounds in those fields. Jackson also works to provide assistance to students interested in pursuing graduate education as well as careers in research and teaching.

"UK at the Half" airs during the halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing.

To hear the "UK at the Half" interview click on the play button below. To view a transcript for the Nov. 1 "UK at the Half" interview, click here.