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‘They saved my life.’ CAT Clinic helps identify Markey patient’s heart attack

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When Melanie Hedger sought help for unusual symptoms during cancer treatment, UK Markey Cancer Center’s CAT Clinic recognized a heart attack and helped her get lifesaving care.

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Nov. 5, 2026

UK HealthCare expands services with new Richmond clinic

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Nov. 4, 2026

UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

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Nov. 3, 2026

White Hall reopens as a hub for learning, collaboration and connection

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2026 Sustainability Showcase celebrates individuals who have made contributions to sustainability

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UK HealthCare partners with community health providers to expand women’s health services in rural Kentucky

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UK HealthCare’s SMART Clinic offers support for addiction recovery

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‘They saved my life.’ CAT Clinic helps identify Markey patient’s heart attack

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Golisano Children’s at UK, Shriners Children’s Lexington expand partnership through affiliate network

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Oct. 15, 2026

UK researcher tackles joint injuries with $4.6M in new grants

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Paterson wins international ‘Nature’ award celebrating women in science

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UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

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Governor’s proclamation recognizes Markey education programs

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Oct. 29, 2026

Robinson wins UK’s 6th Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award

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UK Circle of Love seeks sponsors to support local families this holiday season

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UK King’s Daughters hosts Dining with Diabetes workshop, a ‘food is medicine’ program

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Oct. 30, 2026

UK partnership helps bring people, opportunity home to Eastern Kentucky

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UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

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UK Theatre and Dance alum Taha Mandviwala finding his next act

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Oct. 2, 2026

Civil War-era song cycle ‘Rappahannock County’ launches UK Opera Theatre’s new season

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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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Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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UK Association of Emeriti Faculty honors Michael Tearney with distinguished service award

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Oct. 28, 2026

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UK Outstanding Staff Awards: Beth Potter

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