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Watch live: The May 2026 UK Commencement Ceremonies

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UK celebrates its largest-ever commencement with a record number of graduates. Watch live here.

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Thursday

From Hazard to healing: UK pharmacy grad driven to serve Appalachia

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Wednesday

Writing his way forward

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Tuesday

When plans break, purpose endures: UK grad overcomes life-altering crash

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Monday

Turning a second chance into hard-won success

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Friday

Statewide mental health roundtable strengthens collaboration across Kentucky

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Friday

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

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Friday

Markey hosts 1st high school cancer career summit

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Friday

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

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Friday

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

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April 3, 2026

Campus safety and security: A conversation with UK Police Chief Joe Monroe

Friday

Watch live: The May 2026 UK Commencement Ceremonies

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Thursday

Parking and pedestrian impacts begin May 11 at Young Library

Thursday

‘Never too late’: UK grad, mom of 5 turns determination into degree

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Thursday

Thrift Shop Pop Up sets new donation record in 8th annual event

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Student News

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Tuesday

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

Thursday

UK’s Omicron Delta Kappa Nu Circle inducts new members, recognizes student leaders

Thursday

From Hazard to healing: UK pharmacy grad driven to serve Appalachia

A University of Kentucky graduate wearing doctoral regalia and a black academic cap with a gold tassel stands smiling in a hallway. The graduate’s purple hair and UK logos on the gown are visible as they rest their arms on a railing indoors..
Wednesday

UK Lewis Honors College student named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar

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Wednesday

From campus to Corps: Public Health grad using community-centered training for global good

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UK HealthCare

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April 21, 2026

NICU patient proves strength isn’t measured by size

Friday

Markey hosts 1st high school cancer career summit

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Monday

Not all sniffles are allergies: How to know the difference 

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April 29, 2026

Celebrity guests set for Derby Eve Gala, supporting UK’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

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April 27, 2026

Ahem! When to seek help for frequent throat-clearing

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Research

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April 22, 2026

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

Friday

Statewide mental health roundtable strengthens collaboration across Kentucky

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Friday

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

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Friday

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

Friday

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

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UK Happenings

April 21, 2025

It’s On Us, KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine to host Denim Day Fashion Show: Awareness, Advocacy and Action

April 23, 2026

UK Philanthropy aims to advance Kentucky today on ‘One Day for UK’

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April 21, 2026

Active Girls Healthy Women coffee talk: Hydration, nutrition and safety for active women

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April 20, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Experiencing the ‘Wonders of Pharmacy’ with Olufunmilola Abraham

April 16, 2026

Wildcask Bourbon 2026 release is bottled and ready to hit shelves

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Arts & Culture

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April 16, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

UK Wind Symphony presents Corfu Festival Concert with Ionian University guest conductor

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March 30, 2026

UK Jazz Studies presents 17th annual Big Band Blast April 4

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March 26, 2026

UK alum returns to campus for ‘Curators in Conversation’

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March 20, 2026

UK Symphony concert features Kentucky premiere, concerto competition winner

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Professional News

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May 1, 2026

UK honors 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award winners

Tuesday

UK to award Malcolm J. Wilson with honorary degree

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April 27, 2026

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

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April 24, 2026

REACH network hosts Research Analytics Summit

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April 21, 2026

Harley’s ‘Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation’ recognized by national association

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• 2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

kentuckynewera.com (Ka Wing Fong; Xia Liu), also featured on the-messenger.com

• US has already seen 20+ school shootings in 2026. How UK trains people to prepare

kentucky.com (Joe Monroe; Brandon White; Michael Culver; Dani Jaffe; Lizzy Rodriguez-Hallahan)

• Is OpenAI Falling Further Behind in the A.I. Race?

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Aug. 4, 2025
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