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‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

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UK Happenings
Aug. 14, 2026

‘Get their hands dirty’: Kentucky Forest Leadership Program educates youth about the great outdoors

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Campus News
Aug. 12, 2026

UK celebrates opening of Kirwan-Blanding Hall

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Research
Aug. 12, 2026

Making history accessible: Doug Boyd’s CURATE research

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UK HealthCare
Aug. 11, 2026

Health Sciences outreach program helps amplify the voices of people with aphasia

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UK road closures and parking impacts planned during K Week

UK HealthCare
Monday

Workplace habit changes can improve your overall health 

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Monday

2 UK students awarded Gilman scholarships to study abroad

Research
Monday

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

Research
Monday

New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists

Campus News

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June 30, 2026

Through partnership, Compass Group to make major investments in UK enterprise

Monday

UK road closures and parking impacts planned during K Week

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Aug. 14, 2026

Big Blue Move-in begins Aug. 16; anticipate parking, travel impacts

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Aug. 13, 2026

CELT announces Fall 2026 faculty cohort for AI-focused Teaching Innovation Institute

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Aug. 13, 2026

Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building achieves LEED Gold certification

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Student News

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May 5, 2026

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

Monday

2 UK students awarded Gilman scholarships to study abroad

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Aug. 14, 2026

UK Twirlers and Sweetheart Majorette Twirling Line are national champions

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Aug. 13, 2026

Office for Student Success introduces The Study Hub, First Connect for fall semester

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Aug. 7, 2026

A softer place to land: UK interiors students envision new possibilities for The Nest’s childcare space

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UK HealthCare

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Aug. 3, 2026

Game, set, smile: Pediatric patients face off against pros at Lexington Open mini pro-am

Monday

Workplace habit changes can improve your overall health 

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Aug. 11, 2026

Health Sciences outreach program helps amplify the voices of people with aphasia

A person stands on a landscaped campus walkway outside a building, wearing glasses and a dark green blouse, with trees and greenery in the background.
Aug. 10, 2026

Small steps for a strong start: Setting kids up for a successful school year 

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Aug. 10, 2026

UK HealthCare Trauma hosting ‘Stop the Bleed’ event for Lexington community

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Research

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July 17, 2026

Research awards exceed $500 million, power UK mission to advance Kentucky

Monday

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

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Monday

New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists

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Aug. 14, 2026

Registration open for 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Symposium

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Aug. 12, 2026

Making history accessible: Doug Boyd’s CURATE research

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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

Aug. 14, 2026

‘Get their hands dirty’: Kentucky Forest Leadership Program educates youth about the great outdoors

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Aug. 12, 2026

Future agricultural leaders build lifelong connections through IFAL

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Aug. 5, 2026

Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on university, industry AI partnerships

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July 17, 2026

UK launches Appalachian seed entrepreneurship project with $1.7M ARC grant

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Arts & Culture

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April 16, 2026

UK School of Music celebrates year-end performances featuring UK orchestra, choirs, wind ensembles

Aug. 14, 2026

UK Art Museum announces Fall ’26 exhibitions

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June 18, 2026

UK Libraries, researchers highlight resources exploring slavery, emancipation history in Kentucky

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June 5, 2026

Broad range of music, stellar talent fuels audience member’s nearly 30-year visit to ‘Grand Night’

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May 14, 2026

50 years of UK percussion alumni return for landmark concert

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Professional News

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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Monday

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

A professor teaches in front of a classroom whiteboard covered with scientific diagrams and notes while students listen from their seats.
Aug. 10, 2026

College of Education staff member helps students find their voice, path to college

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Aug. 4, 2026

UK alum leads with heart as he serves his community

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Aug. 3, 2026

4 UK faculty members named 2026-27 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows

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In the News

• UK study explores virtual reality as a tool for memory recovery

spectrumnews1.com (Amanda Glueck)

• Trump executive privilege memo could hamper Democrats if they win Congress

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• Two public Kentucky universities launch artificial intelligence degrees this fall

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• Kentucky medical schools to integrate more nutrition education through federal initiative

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• Ky. research: CBD, THC combo can improve dementia patients’ quality of life

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Jan. 12, 2026

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Aug. 25, 2025

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Aug. 25, 2025
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Aug. 4, 2025
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