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The new facility will help Kentucky producers and processors improve food safety, develop new products and prepare the industry’s future workforce.

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

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Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week

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

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Same street, new name: Press Avenue is now Elizabeth Street

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New UK Hospitality initiative celebrates key moments for Wildcats

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

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Sept. 11, 2026

The Food Connection report: UK Dining invested record $8 million in Kentucky farms, businesses

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Same street, new name: Press Avenue is now Elizabeth Street

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New UK Hospitality initiative celebrates key moments for Wildcats

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

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UK Office of Business Engagement launches Mini Grant program to boost community, industry partnerships

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

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Alumni Ambassadors for 2026-27 announced

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7 ways academic advisors support UK students

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Sept. 11, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Keanu Kawata’s UK Invests story

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Sept. 10, 2026

ISC students win national Radio Mercury award with extra credit assignment

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

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UK Golisano Children’s specialized collaborative pediatric care nationally recognized  

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

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Are your headphones too loud? How everyday listening habits affect hearing

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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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Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week

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

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

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Sept. 11, 2026

UK selected to help advance DOE ‘Mine of the Future’ initiative

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

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Register for Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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Tuesday

DanceBlue announces Chasing After Joy 5K

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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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Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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Chellgren Faculty Fellows call for applications

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Sept. 8, 2026

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

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Sept. 3, 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 James Madison Award

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

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• 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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• Lawson Launches AI-Designed Foods in Japan

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• UK dietitians develop nutrition roadmap for growing alpha-gal threat

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