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Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Sept. 18, 2026

Project Inherited Cancer Risk helps families uncover answers hidden in their genes.

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Sept. 16, 2026

UK opens Meats and Foods Industry Advancement Center to strengthen Kentucky agriculture

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Research
Sept. 16, 2026

UK researcher helps shape the future of AI in legal practice and education

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UK HealthCare
Sept. 15, 2026

UK’s Be Healthy Bash returns Sept. 19 with free health and wellness resources

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Campus News
Sept. 14, 2026

‘Before your worst day’: UK’s CODE RED program offers new approach to suicide prevention

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UK scientists build most complete genetic map of the brown rat

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Staging explained: Understanding the severity of a cancer diagnosis

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Sept. 18, 2026

A lasting legacy: Rothfuss family makes $10 million gift to name UK Department of Psychology

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Sept. 18, 2026

Traffic changes coming to Cooper Drive, impact expected through May 2027

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Be safe and be seen: Tips for cyclists, scooters and pedestrians

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Sept. 18, 2026

A lasting legacy: Rothfuss family makes $10 million gift to name UK Department of Psychology

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Sept. 18, 2026

UK Board of Trustees approves new ‘makerspace’ building for Pigman College of Engineering

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Sept. 18, 2026

UK announces record numbers in degrees, certificates awarded and enrollment

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

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UK represented by 7 Fulbright recipients

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Sept. 18, 2026

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

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Sept. 15, 2026

Alumni Ambassadors for 2026-27 announced

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Sept. 14, 2026

7 ways academic advisors support UK students

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UK HealthCare

Three healthcare team members stand together in a hospital hallway in front of a sign for a pediatric oncology clinic. One person wears a plaid button-down shirt, another wears a black hospital vest with an ID badge, and the third wears a light blue shirt
Sept. 18, 2026

Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Monday

Staging explained: Understanding the severity of a cancer diagnosis

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Sept. 18, 2026

Raffle for Hawaii vacation or $10,000 to benefit Markey ovarian cancer screening

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Sept. 18, 2026

UK King's Daughters receives approval for $335 million investment in patient care

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Sept. 16, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Be Healthy Bash brings free health and wellness resources to the community

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Sept. 10, 2026

UK research, new caregiver resource focus on quality of life in later stages of dementia

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UK scientists build most complete genetic map of the brown rat

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Sept. 18, 2026

UK researchers study AI’s potential to strengthen math teaching

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Sept. 17, 2026

Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week

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Sept. 17, 2026

UK dietitians release 1st nutrition-focused guide for alpha-gal syndrome

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

Sept. 16, 2026

Register for Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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Sept. 15, 2026

DanceBlue announces Chasing After Joy 5K

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Sept. 15, 2026

Lexington Children’s Museum to host ‘Pop Up and Play’ events at UK Cornerstone

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Sept. 10, 2026

Gaines Center continues ‘Year of the Human Algorithm’ with acclaimed author Ted Chiang

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April 16, 2026

UK School of Music celebrates year-end performances featuring UK orchestra, choirs, wind ensembles

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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June 5, 2026

Broad range of music, stellar talent fuels audience member’s nearly 30-year visit to ‘Grand Night’

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May 14, 2026

50 years of UK percussion alumni return for landmark concert

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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Sept. 18, 2026

From Kentucky to Ireland: Fulbright researcher explores agricultural impacts on water quality

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Sept. 15, 2026

Chellgren Faculty Fellows call for applications

Sept. 11, 2026

Design alum builds career at intersection of preservation, community impact

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Sept. 8, 2026

University Press title ‘Black Appalachia’ wins 2026 Thomas D. Clark Medallion

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• UK economists provide new resource to help farmers manage tight margins

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• UK's Code Red suicide prevention program gains national recognition, could expand beyond Kentucky

lex18.com (Julie Cerel)

• American Incomes Hit Record Last Year as Women Gained Ground

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• UK opens new Versailles facility to expand animal agriculture operations in Kentucky

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