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UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science awarded $33.9 million from National Institutes of Health

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The CCTS has been continuously funded since 2011 to improve health in the Commonwealth and nation by supporting innovative research and training upcoming generations of clinical and translational scientists.

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‘I am a UK Innovator’: Center for Applied Energy Research Director Rodney Andrews

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Worth unearthed: How the Groppos meld mining and history

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Applications open for 2027-29 Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities

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Cancer patients say cannabis improves symptoms, study finds

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UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science awarded $33.9 million from National Institutes of Health

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UK launches Coffee Science and Culture Certificate

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More than basketball: The Sheppard family’s commitment to their Kentucky home

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UK launches Coffee Science and Culture Certificate

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Campus updates for Thanksgiving Break 2026

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Applications open for 2027-29 Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities

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Nov. 5, 2026

UK Ag Equine Programs volunteers give back to Kentucky’s equine industry

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Nov. 2, 2026

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Oct. 19, 2026

Fall Break checklist: 8 ways to get ahead

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Oct. 28, 2026

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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Nov. 6, 2026

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

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Eight people in business attire pose in two rows in front of a screen displaying the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science logo, with wood slat paneling on either side.
Thursday

UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science awarded $33.9 million from National Institutes of Health

Thursday

Cancer patients say cannabis improves symptoms, study finds

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‘I am a UK Innovator’: Center for Applied Energy Research Director Rodney Andrews

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Tuesday

Worth unearthed: How the Groppos meld mining and history

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Nov. 5, 2026

Paterson wins international ‘Nature’ award celebrating women in science

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UK Alumni Career Services hosts Career Management Week Nov. 9-14

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

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Sept. 29, 2026

UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

Oct. 20, 2026

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 Outstanding Staff Awards: Madeline Martin

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From Kentucky to Colombia, UK graduate works to expand opportunity

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Nov. 2, 2026

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

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Oct. 28, 2026

‘UK at the Half’: UK alum shines as horse industry leader

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