UK Happenings

Aug. 5, 2026

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

Aerial view of a modern multistory building on a city street corner, featuring a glass-and-metal facade and an attached parking garage, with cars and sidewalks visible at the intersection below.
July 17, 2026

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

A person pours material from a cup into a funnel atop a transparent, wood-framed seed-sorting machine during a workshop demonstration.
July 14, 2026

UK launches 6th annual Military Family Readiness Academy

Person in military camouflage uniform embraces a young child outdoors near a building and trees.
July 10, 2026

Lexington Open tournament is a guaranteed grand slam for everyone

Tennis player lunges low across a hard court to return a shot, stretching toward the ball with her racket during a match in warm evening sunlight.
July 2, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Historian Amy Murrell Taylor on America 250, UK’s ‘Celebrating 1776’ series

Close-up of the Declaration of Independence with an American flag in the background.
June 24, 2026

UK Police hosts campus, health care and public safety leaders for Safer Kentucky Symposium

Chief Monroe leads a session during the Safer Kentucky Symposium, with a screen displaying “Collaborative Discussion: Building a Safer Commonwealth Together” and event sponsor branding.
June 24, 2026

Wildcat Pulling Team remains undefeated in heavyweight pulls at international tractor team competition

A group of about 15 people stand in a workshop or fabrication space behind a small, blue custom-built tractor labeled “Wildcat 3526 22.” The tractor, covered with sponsor logos, sits in the foreground.
June 11, 2026

‘Movement is for everyone’: UK Land-grant Engagement project is educating families to be healthier together

Parents standing around in a circle with three children. One person is holding a baby and the other two children are standing next to adults.
June 9, 2026

Retiring the green jacket: 2025-26 Kentucky 4-H state officers reflect on leadership, service

Five people standing lined up on the UK campus in front of a wildcat statue, wearing green 4-H formal jackets.
June 1, 2026

UK Land-grant Engagement Bus Tour highlights partnerships, opportunities across Western Kentucky

A large group of adults standing in an open office area, posing for a group picture.

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