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Wildcat Wednesday: UK Alum Angelo Henderson, 1st Black Journalist to Win Pulitzer for The Wall Street Journal
To commemorate Black History Month, University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications is highlighting alumni from the UK Alumni Association’s Pioneer Project throughout the month of February. Be sure to check UKNow each "Wildcat Wednesday" this month to learn more about a UK alum who left an important legacy at our university. On this “Wildcat Wednesday,” UK honors the late Angelo Henderson — the first Black journalist to win a Pulitzer for The Wall Street Journal.
‘UK at the Half’: Miss USA, UK Alum Elle Smith Thankful for Wildcat Community
For this “UK at the Half,” University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information alumna Elle Smith discusses how thankful she is for her UK experience and connections that will undoubtedly help her successfully fulfill her role as Miss USA.
Miss USA Elle Smith Talks Cervical Cancer Awareness with UK Markey Cancer Center
Upon preparing to compete for Miss Kentucky USA, Elle’s coach encouraged her to think about a platform, especially if she had an interest that she was passionate about. She ultimately chose cervical cancer awareness, in honor of her late grandmother, who passed away from the disease in 2015.
