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Author: Nuraan Davids
Published: 17/05/2021
Our tertiary institutions have a key role to play in overcoming the legacy of inequality and injustice, writes Prof Nuraan Davids from the Department of Education Policy Studies in an opinion piece for
Mail & Guardian (14 May).
Nuraan Davids
Debates and conflicts centring on the role of higher education in relation to democracy, are not new. Many democracies, however, have not had to overcome the lasting effects of both colonialism and apartheid. And none have had to embark on a similar type of transformational path of political, social, economic and educational reform as South Africa.
Certainly, the end of South Africa s political struggle has not translated into a struggle-free democracy. If anything, the country s transition to a democracy has amplified the demands for far-reaching reform and restoration. Not only is higher education highly stratified in terms of student and academic demographics, but there are sign
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 13, 2021) Per University of Kentucky tradition, UK President Eli Capilouto has selected student representatives to speak at the UK Commencement Ceremonies May 14-16, at Rupp Arena.
Five speakers in total were selected. Each speaker will address two of the 10 ceremonies. Given limitations on the number of people allowed on the stage, the speeches will be pre-recorded.
The five student speakers are:
Sy Bridenbaugh
Bridenbaugh, from Richmond, Kentucky, is graduating with a doctoral degree in educational policy studies and evaluation from the UK College of Education.
After suffering a severe football injury in high school, Bridenbaugh contracted a bacterial infection that resulted in losing his leg, and almost his life. After his leg was amputated, he made a decision to direct his passion for football to education. As an amputee, he embraces the unique way he lives his life. He has become a motivational speaker and blogs about his experience as an amput
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 3, 2021) The University of Kentucky College of Education is offering a community resource on the journey for racial equity through a new conference, Education and Civil Rights for the New Decade. The virtual conference features some of the nation’s most influential thought leaders during two days of sessions, Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8. Through the generous support of WesBanco, the conference is free and open to all.
With more than 20 sessions to choose from, Education and Civil Rights for the New Decade will cover topics related to law and justice, K-12 education, community organization, postsecondary education and financial literacy. Continuing education credit will be provided in the K-12 education track and is planned for the law and justice track, pending approval. Explore the conference agenda and register to attend at https://education.uky.edu/civil-rights/conference/.
Kat Robershaw
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 21, 2021) After setting a goal, Kat Robershaw is known for letting nothing stand in her way, no matter how wild her ideas may seem. When that goal involved enrolling in a doctoral program, her creativity and drive were put to the test.
Despite facing challenges, Robershaw’s passion for making a difference pushed her to find a way forward at the University of Kentucky College of Education.
Her journey began in conversations that followed her between continents. No matter where she lived her native Hong Kong or in her current hometown of Wilmore, Kentucky she noticed virtually all parents’ conversations gravitated toward the same topic finding a school for their children.