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UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

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Anel Jaramillo, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and an Ignite Scholar in the COBRE for Translational Chemical Biology, has been awarded her first R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

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Tuesday

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

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Monday

‘Witch’ way to the candy? Reverse Trick-or-Treat brings Halloween fun to UK Golisano Children’s 

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UK Happenings
Oct. 30, 2026

UK partnership helps bring people, opportunity home to Eastern Kentucky

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Oct. 29, 2026

The Bill Gatton Foundation commits $30 million to transform The Arboretum

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UK Department of Veterinary Science marks opening of Sports Medicine Research Center

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2026 Sustainability Showcase celebrates individuals who have made contributions to sustainability

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Wednesday

UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

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Tuesday

Governor’s proclamation recognizes Markey education programs

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Tuesday

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

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Oct. 2, 2026

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

Wednesday

UK Department of Veterinary Science marks opening of Sports Medicine Research Center

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Wednesday

2026 Sustainability Showcase celebrates individuals who have made contributions to sustainability

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Tuesday

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

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Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: Looking at UK’s enterprise partnerships through the ‘Business of UK’

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

Monday

How to prepare for Priority Registration: Q&A with an academic advisor

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Oct. 19, 2026

Fall Break checklist: 8 ways to get ahead

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Oct. 16, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Devin Bester’s UK Invests story

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Oct. 15, 2026

‘UK at the Half:’ UK Invests in the spotlight during Kentucky Football season

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UK HealthCare

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Oct. 28, 2026

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

Tuesday

Governor’s proclamation recognizes Markey education programs

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Monday

‘Witch’ way to the candy? Reverse Trick-or-Treat brings Halloween fun to UK Golisano Children’s 

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Oct. 30, 2026

How to keep your family safe this Halloween season

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Oct. 29, 2026

Coaches for the Kids, Coach Stein, present $1.35 million check to Golisano Children’s at UK 

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Research

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Oct. 15, 2026

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

Wednesday

UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

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Tuesday

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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Oct. 29, 2026

KNEDA designates Ballard and McCracken counties as Nuclear-Ready Communities

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UK Happenings

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

Oct. 30, 2026

UK partnership helps bring people, opportunity home to Eastern Kentucky

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Oct. 23, 2026

Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on Kentucky’s arts economy

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Oct. 22, 2026

UK Robinson Center creates ‘buzz’ with Youth Science Day

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Oct. 21, 2026

Leadership Week brings growth opportunities for UK employees

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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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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Monday

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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Oct. 28, 2026

UK Outstanding Staff Awards: Beth Potter

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Oct. 26, 2026

Kentucky faculty, students support science learning in Malawi

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• Explainer: Is it legal to recruit spoiler candidates in US elections?

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• Kentucky voters weigh limits to governor’s pardon powers in issue that could cross party lines

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• Federal election monitors will be deployed in Lexington, Louisville

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