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‘Not just basketball’ — Transplant patient redefines what UK means to him

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At UK, Coach Ralph Napier’s biggest win came in the form of a double lung transplant.

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Professional News
Tuesday

Sharing love to the world, one letter at a time

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Research
Monday

UK study: ‘Person-centered care’ improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers

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Feb. 6, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

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Feb. 5, 2026

Saying ‘yes’ early: Lauren Roehr finds opportunity through Public Health

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Wednesday

UK to feature ‘AI in Action’ at Feb. 26 event

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Wednesday

‘UK at the Half’: Campaigning for heart health and supporting Project ADAM

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Wednesday

High school students invited to ‘Your Future in Motion’ open house

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Wednesday

Beef Systems Analyzer helps producers improve management, funding access

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Wednesday

UK Teaching Excellence Symposium marks 15 years of CELT 

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Dec. 2, 2025

UK receives $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to create arts district

Wednesday

UK to feature ‘AI in Action’ at Feb. 26 event

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Tuesday

UK accepting nominations for 2026 Sullivan Awards

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Feb. 5, 2026

Updated travel registry helps UK students, faculty and staff safely travel abroad

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Feb. 5, 2026

Collegiate Recovery Program offers ally training for students, staff

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Student News

Dec. 16, 2025

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

Tuesday

Singletary Scholars spread Valentine’s cheer at Golisano Children’s at UK

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Monday

Eligible students to take Athletics Interests and Abilities Survey

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Monday

Are you career fair-ready? Here’s how to prep like a pro

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Monday

Campus events to celebrate love this Valentine’s season

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UK HealthCare

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Wednesday

‘Not just basketball’ — Transplant patient redefines what UK means to him

Wednesday

‘UK at the Half’: Campaigning for heart health and supporting Project ADAM

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Monday

Snowed in and logged on: Screen time tips for families

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Feb. 6, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

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Feb. 5, 2026

Lexus for the Little Ones returns to support Kentucky’s kids

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Research

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Dec. 15, 2025

Sanders-Brown graduate transforms personal loss into research impact

Wednesday

Beef Systems Analyzer helps producers improve management, funding access

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Monday

CHET 2025 Doctoral Student Pilot Grants announced

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Monday

UK study: ‘Person-centered care’ improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers

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Feb. 6, 2026

College of Medicine Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship announces 2026 fellows

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UK Happenings

April 21, 2025

It’s On Us, KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine to host Denim Day Fashion Show: Awareness, Advocacy and Action

Wednesday

High school students invited to ‘Your Future in Motion’ open house

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Tuesday

UK Economic Development Collaborative to host 2026 State of the EDC

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Monday

Make Friday the 13th sweet instead of scary during Winter Bike to Campus Day

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Feb. 6, 2026

DanceBlue announces date for 2026 dance marathon

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Arts & Culture

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Jan. 29, 2026

Warhol Foundation supports UK Art Museum research on pioneering photographers

Feb. 5, 2026

From Greek tragedy to Percy Jackson: UK Theatre and Dance sets a dynamic ’26-27 season

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Feb. 3, 2026

UK choirs celebrate love with a Valentine’s Day-themed concert, ‘That’s Amore!’

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Feb. 3, 2026

Strings that still sing: UK welcomes historic Violins of Hope collection

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Jan. 23, 2026

UK Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Visions in Motion’

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Professional News

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Jan. 12, 2026

Art and digital media design faculty selected as ’26 Derby Festival poster artist

Wednesday

UK Teaching Excellence Symposium marks 15 years of CELT 

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Tuesday

Advancing undergraduate education through the Chellgren Endowed Professorship: Jennifer Cramer

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Tuesday

Strengthening leadership at UK: Collaborative meeting sparks new ideas across campus

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Tuesday

Sharing love to the world, one letter at a time

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• How $10M from Elon Musk can shape a Kentucky Senate race

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• A swift but dangerous coup cannot be ignored

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May 23, 2025
Remembering honor, love and duty at UK’s Historic Memorial Coliseum