Student News

UK MFA student’s prize-winning work inspired by journey to sobriety, exploration of doubt

White male in a white t-shirt wearing a ball cap, seated at a loom.
By Tom Musgrave
July 7, 2025

The $50,000 Artfields Grand Prize marks a significant milestone in Mitchell Burleson’s artistic and personal journey, affirming his voice as an emerging Southern artist.

Friday

Gaines Center now accepting fellowship applications

Wednesday

UK students plan donation drives to support local and global causes

The students in the graduate level course taught by associate professor Justin Nichols, known as the Good Deeds Project.
Monday

Priority Registration: What to know before you register

Students study in adirondack chairs near Memorial Hall Amphitheater
Oct. 29, 2025

Ghosts, games and good vibes: Fall festivities at UK

Two students carving pumpkins.
Oct. 29, 2025

From the classroom to Main Street: UK students help plan Lexington’s Holiday Parade

The artwork created by the event planning class.
Oct. 23, 2025

December 2025 Commencement student speaker applications now open

Oct. 21, 2025

UK students transform parking spot into pop-up park

The organizers repurposed chairs and tables from the building and incorporated plants lent by Wilson Plant Company to bring the small space to life.
Oct. 21, 2025

UK to host 1st environmental career fair connecting students and employment

The Careers in the Environment (CITE) Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building on UK’s campus. Stock photo.
Oct. 20, 2025

From midterms to finals — UK student shares her go-to study tips

Carter Skaggs | UK Photo
Oct. 20, 2025

Your Fall Break to-do list

Pete Comparoni | UKphoto

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