Marianne Smith Edge

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THE WILDCATS ARE HEADED TO THEIR SECOND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN PROGRAM HISTORY 😼 (1) @KentuckyVB defeats (3) Wisconsin, 3-2, to advance to the National Championship! #NCAAWVB

KENTUCKY WINS IT IN THE FIFTH SET TO PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🔥

This is how easy this is. I asked AI to include a citation (a publication I co-authored) into a list of references for a Substack article I'm writing. I was a bit vague: "Please include Ryan, Swarthout etal 2020 in the list". It generated this: Ryan, M. A., & Swarthout, J. T. (2019). The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing food security. Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 32(2), 1-15. doi:10.1007/s10551-018-3931-2 THIS STUDY DOES NOT EXIST.

Casey, cross your fingers the cow doesn’t shit when milked. Pasteurization: heating milk to 165F for 15 seconds to kill & inactivate microorganisms that cause illness & death. Since we aren’t monitoring food contamination anymore, we just say they died of the grippe, right?

@KelleyBozeman He is! You got to love Charles!

Charles Barkley is a national treasure. “I picked Auburn because they sucked.” 🤣😂🤣 #playingtime

@CBDiekman Very misguided-both decisions will do just the opposite of his matra!

Secretary doubts vaccines, touts fries stltoday.com/article_d4359a…. And this is our HHS Secretary, so sad!

Vitamin A doesn’t prevent or cure measles. RFK Jr is overstating its impact and legitimizing wellness pseudoscience while undermining the single most important measure to control measles: vaccination. Read more in this article I was quoted in: publicgoodnews.com/2025/03/06/vit…

Lack of reliable transportation is a barrier to care across Kentucky, but Medicaid's Non-Emergency Medical Transportation system is being under-utilized. We were in Frankfort today to support HB61, which can improve #NEMT in KY. Tell your rep YES on HB61: 1.800.372.7181 #KYGA25

It's been a bad flu season so far... but it’s not too late to vaccinate! Flu season can last until May, so everyone 6 months and older should get their shot. Immunization prevents severe illness and hospitalization, even if you get sick. And if you do get sick, please stay home!

Read: news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-says-… RFK Jr has made millions targeting HPV vaccines that prevent chronic disease. HPV vaccines prevent: 90% of cervical cancers 90% of anal cancers 90% of HPV-oropharyngeal cancers 85% of vaginal cancers 90% of vulvar cancers 90% of penile cancers

@cjcrumrine @KCTCS Congratulations @cjcrumrine! @KCTCS is fortunate to have you in this role!

I'm excited to share that I moved to the @KCTCS as their new Chief External Affairs Officer. @KCTCS plays a critical role in higher education, providing students w/ high-quality pathways to a bright future & addressing the workforce needs of KY. | kctcs.edu/newsroom/news/…

Food insecurity shouldn’t be part of a student’s journey. That's why @BigBluePantry helps @universityofky Wildcats focus on their future—not their next meal. This #GivingTuesday, hear from Julia Rose Wheatley as she shares how you can make a difference: bit.ly/4eZK2zv

On Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Avery Kolers, PhD, from @UofLPhilosophy discusses ethical decision making in health care that involve both provider and patient. bit.ly/3CKsfyK

On a new episode of Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Naureen Narula, MD, from @UK_HealthCare talks about coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung. bit.ly/3C9RPwJ

This #WorldFoodDay, we acknowledge the immense role of the dairy sector in feeding more than 6 billion people with essential and nutritious food. 🥛🌍 Together, let’s sustain this pillar of balanced diets for a better life and future for all! #RightToFood #EnjoyDiary

Congratulations to Suzanne! Truly a dedicated advocate for health access to all. @healthyky @OwensboroTimes

Now online: on the season premiere of @KET's Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Zain Guduru, MD, (@GuduruZain) from @UK_HealthCare discusses Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. bit.ly/47ZjcW5

We’ve been made aware of a post circulating that contains offensive statements. The author of the post is not an employee at the University of Kentucky. Such statements are abhorrent and do not reflect our values as an institution. Our thoughts and concerns are with those impacted by these devastating storms. As an institution, we have many members of our community directly impacted by them and are working with them to provide support and resources at this time.

#DYK On average, one U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad?

Kids are starting to return to the classroom! Schools can provide a safe and supportive environment, which helps students feel connected and is critical to helping them mentally, physically, and academically. Learn more about what works: bit.ly/4faRaKL #BackToSchool