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UK Recycling builds momentum toward a zero-waste campus

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From campus thrift shops to game-day recycling, the University of Kentucky is making progress toward its zero-waste goal.

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

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Wednesday

‘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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Parking and transit holiday hours; Thanksgiving break updates

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2026 Mobley Awards recognize achievement, service to UK

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UK Recycling builds momentum toward a zero-waste campus

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Oct. 2, 2026

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

Friday

Parking and vehicle relocation changes for UK-Florida Game

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Parking and transit holiday hours; Thanksgiving break updates

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UK Recycling builds momentum toward a zero-waste campus

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Wednesday

UK launches Coffee Science and Culture Certificate

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Student News

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

Thursday

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

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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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

Monday

UK HealthCare’s SMART Clinic offers support for addiction recovery

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Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: Markey Affiliate Network and 20 years of cancer care closer to home

Monday

‘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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Research

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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Wednesday

‘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 Happenings

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

Friday

Feed the blood supply: Donate during Big Blue Crush Nov. 16-20

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Thursday

UK, Turner Construction announce major enhancements to Construction Business Accelerator Program

Tuesday

DanceBlue kicks off fundraising season with Gold Ribbon Week

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Monday

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

Arts & Culture

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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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Professional News

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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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2026 Mobley Awards recognize achievement, service to UK

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Wednesday

UK Outstanding Staff Awards: Madeline Martin

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Monday

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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