UK Hosts Grad and Professional School Showcase

Graduate and Professional School Showcase digital booklet. 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2015) — The University of Kentucky will host the Graduate and Professional School Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 19, in Memorial Coliseum. From medicine to agriculture, design to public policy, more than 80 programs from across the region will be in attendance. Whether exploring options as a freshman or preparing to apply as a senior, all students are encouraged to attend.

UK graduate programs will be represented as well as programs from other schools in Kentucky and out of state.

There is a wealth of areas of study that many are unaware of. Fields represented at the showcase include arts/design, agriculture, business, health/health care, law/public policy, education, communication/information, humanities, social sciences and STEM.

"This is an opportunity for various programs to promote their programs as well as recruit new students. Sometimes students simply are not aware of the many academic programs available to them on the graduate level," said Azetta Beatty, career advisor in the James W. Stuckert Career Center.

While students need not bring a resume to this showcase, they should be prepared to talk about their interests. "This is an educational showcase; therefore, the recruiters are eager to share info about their programs. Students should be prepared for a dialogue between them and the recruiter. Be prepared to share their major and career aspirations," Beatty said.

For more information on attending programs, and to see other upcoming events related to graduate school preparation, visit the digital booklet located here: www.uky.edu/careercenter/gradprof_school.

Faculty and staff are also encouraged to stop by the showcase and network with graduate school recruiters in our region. 

As part of the UK Division of Undergraduate Education, the James W. Stuckert Career Center mission is to prepare students to successfully connect with employers and post graduate educational opportunities. The Stuckert Career Center is here to help students explore their college major options and career goals, engage in the process of expanding their knowledge and experience of the work place, and to connect with those who can help students on their career path. For more information on the Stuckert Career Center and how the staff can provide assistance, visit www.uky.edu/careercenter.

MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Hale, 859-257-8716; whitney.hale@uky.edu