One University of Kentucky researcher’s work is rooted in helping people understand how cultural values and health beliefs can play a role in various health disparities. Julie Plasencia, Ph.D., began her career studying Type 2 diabetes. Her research interests have expanded to diet-related health disparities in low-resource communities and how culture influences dietary behaviors in Latino communities. She talks about her research with Dr. Greg Davis.
Research is a highly competitive field, and UK’s research success has been escalating and having an even stronger impact on the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. To grow that success, two years ago, faculty leaders at UK developed the Research Scholars Program to coach scholars and form a community and network of researchers.
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The Research Scholars Program aimed at ensuring diversity and inclusion in research by promoting faculty success welcomed its second cohort of six faculty from four UK colleges.
Recent Trends in the Local Real Estate Market
Demand for new homes is a trend that experts are seeing nationwide. However, locally, we are seeing an imbalance of supply and demand.
Posted: Mar 1, 2021 7:02 PM
Posted By: Hannah Follman
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Local realtors are saying that now is a great time to sell your house. However, prospective buyers may not be so lucky.
Although the real estate market here in the Wabash Valley is seeing high demand, the current supply cannot keep up with it.
One local couple shared their recent home buying experience with news 10. Daniel and Julie Plasencia are recent homebuyers in Terre Haute.