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First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

Students walk along a shaded campus pathway outside a modern academic building surrounded by large trees.

By Amy Jones-Timoney

Aug. 31, 2026

Relive some of our favorite moments for the first week of the 2026-27 academic year.

Wednesday

2026 Homecoming royalty crowned

Two people wearing Homecoming crowns and sashes pose together while holding bouquets of flowers.

Tuesday

International Student Leadership Team helps global Wildcats find their place

A group of young adults pose outdoors, standing and sitting around a bench with leafy trees behind them.

Monday

UK Invests gives students another reason to cheer on the Cats

Fans hold large blue Kentucky Wildcats flags in the stands as UK volleyball players stand on the court.

Oct. 2, 2026

CI student wins national logo competition

Oct. 2, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Mallory Ellis’ UK Invests story

Person standing on a campus walkway in front of a modern academic building.

Sept. 29, 2026

UK Alumni Association to honor 2026 Lyman T. Johnson Award recipients at 35th annual luncheon

Row of clear glass award plaques displayed on a black table, with the nearest trophies in focus and others blurred in the background.

Sept. 28, 2026

Academic alerts: 3 steps to get back on track

Sept. 25, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Ryan Hidek’s UK Invests story

A person wearing a University of Kentucky cap and blue K Week t-shirt stands in a campus study area with tables and chairs in the background.

Sept. 21, 2026

UK represented by 7 Fulbright recipients

Graphic announcing Fulbright U.S. Student Program award recipients, with six headshots arranged in two rows and recipient names displayed beneath each photo.

Sept. 18, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Mary Akingbasote’s UK Invests story

Portrait of a student standing in a bright campus hallway beside a modern gray wall.

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