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Public Health Student Hollie Hagan found her calling in rural Kentucky

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A high school internship at the Grayson County Health Department introduced Hollie Hagan to public health and set her on a path she never expected. Now a University of Kentucky College of Public Health student, Hagan is combining leadership experiences and rural fieldwork to prepare for a career serving communities like her hometown.

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Thursday

Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Research

Wednesday

Documenting disaster: Kopana Terry’s oral history research

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Research

Tuesday

Nathaniel Stapleton: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Research

Monday

UK researcher investigates hidden liver risks facing East Palestine community

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Commuter permit sales for renewing commuter students

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Sean Schaub appointed executive director of KNEDA

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Friday

UK RADOR team develops tool to track impacts of opioid settlement funding across state

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June 30, 2026

Through partnership, Compass Group to make major investments in UK enterprise

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UK to lead statewide kindergarten readiness pilot

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Friday

University Drive Garage closure scheduled for July 13

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Wednesday

Volunteer for Technology Takeover and help welcome UK’s newest Wildcats

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July 2, 2026

Applications for Well-Being Champions now being accepted

Student News

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May 5, 2026

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

Friday

Commuter permit sales for renewing commuter students

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Friday

Public Health Student Hollie Hagan found her calling in rural Kentucky

Thursday

Residential parking permits now on sale for returning residential students

Parking permit sales schedule showing July dates for returning residents, commuters and eligible residents.

Monday

UK ISC student earns Silver ADDYs at national and district levels

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UK HealthCare

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June 29, 2026

UK HealthCare pioneers emergency department ultrasound program for vision-threatening disease

Monday

5 simple ways to connect with your kids this summer

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July 2, 2026

UK HealthCare rejoins Cigna network

June 29, 2026

Help start the conversation on mental health

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June 26, 2026

UK HealthCare’s Office of Health Disparities to host ‘Back to School Extravaganza’ in Lexington

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Research

Monday

UK researcher investigates hidden liver risks facing East Palestine community

Friday

Sean Schaub appointed executive director of KNEDA

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Friday

UK RADOR team develops tool to track impacts of opioid settlement funding across state

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Thursday

Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Wednesday

Registration open for Enviropods July summer camps

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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

Friday

Lexington Open tournament is a guaranteed grand slam for everyone

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July 2, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Historian Amy Murrell Taylor on America 250, UK’s ‘Celebrating 1776’ series

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June 24, 2026

UK Police hosts campus, health care and public safety leaders for Safer Kentucky Symposium

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June 24, 2026

Wildcat Pulling Team remains undefeated in heavyweight pulls at international tractor team competition

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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

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 12, 2026

Halftone Zine Fest coming to UK SA/VS May 16

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Professional News

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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Thursday

UK Alumni Association announces 2026 Service Awards, club winners

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Wednesday

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Shelita Jackson

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July 1, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Yeonjung Kang

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June 26, 2026

UK alum reflects on Olympic media career, from Beijing press officer to Milano Cortina announcer

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In the News

• Mitch McConnell Health Questions Raise Kentucky Senate Succession Issues

newsweek.com (Josh Douglas)

• Kentucky attorney general’s office launches website providing details on use of opioid abatement funding

nkytribune.com (Lindsey Hammerslag), also featured on wymt.com, lakercountry.com, tribunecourier.com

• UK researchers investigating one gene's role in influencing cancer and dementia

messenger-inquirer.com (Yuriko Katsumata; Erin L. Abner; David W. Fardo; Pete Nelson; Khine Zin Aung)

• Does Joey Chestnut need a rival to elevate Nathan's Hot Dog Contest?

usatoday.com (Matt Moore), also featured on yahoo.com, channel3000.com, stltoday.com, madison.com, buffalonews.com, et al.

• UK researcher exploring how galaxies build stars

kentuckytoday.com (Sajia Shahrin Neha), also featured on jessaminejournal.com, harlanenterprise.net, theinteriorjournal.com, winchestersun.com, amnews.com, et al.