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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Latino Student Community Specialist Ruth González Jiménezon poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Humans of UK: Ruth González Jiménez celebrates community and history on Día de los Muertos

Emily Girard, Features Editor November 11, 2022

Though Ruth González Jiménez was born in Jalisco, Mexico, she said she never traditionally celebrated Día de los Muertos, a holiday largely developed in Mexico. “I celebrated more-so in the Catholic...

UK celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

UK celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

Courtney Suber, Reporter October 26, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Kentucky kicked off on its nationally recognized date, Sept.15. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Center, the month included several festivities to celebrate...

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