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Guests attending the Coretta Scott King event participate in a lantern-lighting ceremony following the event’s closing speech in the Gatton Student Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky on March 26, 2024. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

Martin Luther King Center hosts Coretta Scott King Women’s Celebration Dinner in honor of Women’s History Month

Isabella Sepahban, Reporter April 2, 2024

The Coretta Scott King Women’s Celebration Dinner was held in the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center to pay homage to the legacy of the late Coretta Scott King and honor Women’s History...

A recreation of a child’s washroom is displayed in the Mary Todd Lincoln House on Wednesday, March 21, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Bryce Towle | Staff

First Lady of Lexington: Inside the Mary Todd Lincoln House

Bryce Towle, Reporter April 4, 2023

All across the Bluegrass, Kentucky hosts many historic sites, with many of them recognizing the state’s equestrian or bourbon industries. But in light of Women’s History Month, the Mary Todd Lincoln...

My reflection: Women who have inspired me

My reflection: Women who have inspired me

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter March 28, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, which allows us to reflect on all of the women who have had a great impact on the world. Though this list can vary from person to person, the Kernel opinions staff will...

‘The aspect of being seen is all it takes to start.’ MLK Center hosts discussion of inclusivity for Women’s History Month

‘The aspect of being seen is all it takes to start.’ MLK Center hosts discussion of inclusivity for Women’s History Month

Allie Diggs, Reporter March 23, 2023

The Martin Luther King Center partnered with Underground Perspective and the Office of LGBTQ* Resources to host influencer Lynae Vanee as part of a series celebrating Women's History Month. Vanee’s...

The women who have helped me with mental health and being a leader

The women who have helped me with mental health and being a leader

Gracie Moore, Reporter March 21, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, which allows us to reflect on all of the women who have had a great impact on the world. Though this list can vary from person to person, the Kernel opinions staff will...

Ida B. Wells

Inspiring women to know in Women’s History Month

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter March 20, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, which allows us to reflect on all of the women who have had a great impact on the world. Though this list can vary from person to person, the Kernel opinions staff will...

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These five living women should be on the new postage stamps

Gillian Stawiszynski March 19, 2019

USPS has included inspiring women before on their postage stamps. Some examples are Selena, Sacagawea and Eleanor Roosevelt. However, to honor awe-inspiring women alive today, there are five phenomenal...

Feminist perspective

So much to celebrate: Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day

Haley Hintz March 7, 2019

 Situated perfectly in the middle of Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day– my favorite day of the year– is a way to recognize social, economic, cultural and political achievements...

The Society of Women Engineers is a growing organization that aims to empower more women in the engineering field.

Society of Women Engineers increases visibility of females in field

Haley Hintz March 1, 2019

There is no question that the career field of engineering has been historically male-dominated, but the UK Society of Women Engineers celebrates women’s participation and visibility.President of the...

Jamilyn Hall, Opinions Editor

March should belong to women, not just basketball

Jamilyn Hall March 3, 2016

March is known for basketball, spring break and Saint Patrick’s Day, but the UK Journalism and Media School tweeted on Tuesday, “It’s Women’s History Month all through March.”This may come as...

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