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Wife & mom | @universityofky Public Relations Officer | recovering TV news reporter @WKYT @WYMT | Georgetown College Grad | Kentucky born & raised

Lexington, Kentucky
Joined November 2012
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Hillary Thornton Smith
6 years
Today I hang up my media credentials and close a chapter that has been 7 years of my life. A lot has happened in that time. You’ve seen me become a wife and a mom. I’ve been able to have a front row seat to history being made & Kentuckians doing amazing things.
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Hillary Thornton Smith
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As one of the nation’s elite Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers, @UKSBCoA has played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, improving patient care & fostering hope for millions. A look back at their 40 years published today in @alzdemjournals
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As one of the nation’s elite Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, improving patient care and...
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Hillary Thornton Smith
7 months
The @universityofky plays a critical role in advancing the health, well-being and future of the Commonwealth. @ResearchKY is launching a video series so you can meet many researchers whose work is directly funded by NIH institutes and centers. https://t.co/pQxAycT7iA
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As researchers at this university, we have the privilege of receiving funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the work we do on behalf of Kentucky.
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@UK_COP
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
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After 25 incredible years in pharmacy, Dr. Frank Romanelli (@runblue) is embarking on a whole new adventure—this time on horseback! 🏇✨ The beloved professor and chief academic officer at @UK_COP has announced his early retirement to chase a lifelong dream few people knew
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Hillary Thornton Smith
9 months
Thanks to support from each other, their family and friends along with the team at @UK_HealthCare's Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, Mercer County seniors Braylon Ellis and Andrew Tatum have not let type 1 #diabetes define them. https://t.co/ZECdLzcK6S
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For Mercer County High School basketball seniors Braylon Ellis and Andrew Tatum, success on the court isn’t just about skill, practice, and teamwork — it’s also about careful preparation, constant...
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Hillary Thornton Smith
9 months
"It wasn’t always the friendliest place for me." Former Texas A&M @aggiembk coach Billy Kennedy once saw Lexington as enemy territory. Now, it’s a place of healing & hope, thanks to groundbreaking #Parkinson’s research at @universityofky @UK_HealthCare
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Former Texas A&M basketball coach Billy Kennedy has spent his career developing game plans, mentoring players and leading teams through the highs and lows of competition. But in 2011, he faced an...
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Kentucky Men’s Basketball
10 months
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flooding across our Commonwealth. To learn more about ways to help, visit https://t.co/AuxmXvGWIk
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Hillary Thornton Smith
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Graduates of the new @UK_COP bachelor's degree program will be prepared for careers in drug development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, medical marketing and pharmaceutical sales. https://t.co/eKUoJSXgQb
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For the first time in more than 25 years, students can pursue a bachelor’s degree within the nationally ranked University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Launching in Fall 2025, the Bachelor of...
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Hillary Thornton Smith
11 months
Extremely sad news, as Coach Haywood was truly one-of-a-kind. His impact on the field is literally one for the record books and so was his impact off the field. Thinking of the EKY community.
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Matt Jones
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RIP to legendary Belfry Coach Phillip Haywood. Won big deep in the mountains and a wonderful representative of the area. https://t.co/BAzKY2pyiZ
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Hillary Thornton Smith
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Researchers @universityofky & @UKSBCoA are part of a groundbreaking trial looking at #medicalmarijuana use in late-stage dementia. “There’s nothing more painful to family members than watching their loved one with dementia agitated or fearful." https://t.co/tdLbnCSzbM
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Researchers at the University of Kentucky are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia. The NIH-funded and FDA-appr...
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Kentucky Men’s Basketball
1 year
Ahead of today's game, some legendary alumni wrote letters to Wildcats on this year’s team explaining what the rivalry means. The Kentucky Legends Project: https://t.co/Ujkx1UEul2
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Hillary Thornton Smith
1 year
“The team of doctors gave me this gift of health,” he said. “I hope to use that gift every day — to impact my players, my family, and my community." This Thanksgiving @UCPatriotFball Coach Shan Housekeeper is expressing his gratitude for @UK_HealthCare. https://t.co/d1gggrlmuK
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“COVID saved my life.” That’s not something you hear often, but for Shan Housekeeper, it’s a reality. The 44-year-old husband, father of three, and college football coach found himself facing a...
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Hillary Thornton Smith
1 year
Oh my! This is beautiful - the coaching, the buy-in and passion from this team. This season is going to be so fun! 🔥💙
@KentuckyMBB
Kentucky Men’s Basketball
1 year
🎥 The Journey: Champions Classic
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@UKSBCoA
UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
1 year
With a $300,000 @_BrightFocus grant, Center Director 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐤, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches. https://t.co/acnWNvhOln
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The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease,...
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Kentucky Men’s Basketball
1 year
Opportunity to build our legacy.
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Tyler Thompson
1 year
NEW: The Mark Pope Era at Kentucky is here. It may not have happened without Lee Anne, a coach's daughter turned coach's wife who helped chart the course for his return to Lexington. This is their story, about love, courage, and Kentucky Basketball. https://t.co/oqeddHHEMT
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@universityofky
University of Kentucky
1 year
After a successful career in the spotlight as Miss Kentucky '89 and a reporter for local television stations, UK alumna Melanie Glasscock Simpson-Conley now focuses on honoring her daughter’s legacy. Her generosity has brought critical medical resources to @KCHKids and created
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Hillary Thornton Smith
1 year
Taking the girls to their first Big Blue Madness + kicking off the @CoachMarkPope era was special💙 35 years ago, hours after I was born, my dad walked down from the hospital to “Midnight Madness”. This craziness has been part of me ever since & I’m so thankful it has 😼Go Cats!
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University of Kentucky
1 year
If you’re not in Lexington this weekend, you’re missing out. 🏀🐎🏈
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Mark Pope
1 year
BBN, we are so excited to see you at Big Blue Madness. Be early. Stay late. Can't wait for you to meet Kentucky's team.
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Hillary Thornton Smith
1 year
In the ever-evolving field of #Alzheimers research, the development of disease-modifying therapies has sparked both excitement and debate. Researchers at @UKSBCoA collaborated with @UKMarkey researchers on how cancer insights could help them move forward. https://t.co/DtqJ8dpOap
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In the ever-evolving field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research, the development of disease-modifying therapies has sparked both excitement and debate. While these therapies represent a promising...
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