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From foster care to Miss Kentucky, UK student uses platform to give back

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Miss Kentucky 2025 Ariana Rodriguez, a UK social work student, advocates for foster youth through service and support.

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Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

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Monday

Go inside UK’s newest spaces with President Eli Capilouto

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Student News
Aug. 21, 2026

Ireland through the lens: Explore First inspires creativity and confidence

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Aug. 20, 2026

UK HealthCare’s Clinical Pastoral Education program helps prepare future spiritual care leaders

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UK HR Work-Life to host Parents Resource Fair Sept. 2

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Wednesday

UK Job Club releases Fall 2026 schedule

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Wednesday

From foster care to Miss Kentucky, UK student uses platform to give back

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Tuesday

UK Police Department issues crime bulletin: Electric scooter theft

Student News
Tuesday

Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

Campus News

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Monday

Go inside UK’s newest spaces with President Eli Capilouto

Tuesday

UK Police Department issues crime bulletin: Electric scooter theft

Monday

Free Uber rides available through UK Wildcab Vouchers

Monday

Your guide to campus buses

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Aug. 19, 2026

Big Blue Move-in brings excitement, emotion, new beginnings

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Student News

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May 5, 2026

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

Wednesday

From foster care to Miss Kentucky, UK student uses platform to give back

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Tuesday

Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

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Monday

Fall 2026 key dates for students

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Aug. 21, 2026

Ireland through the lens: Explore First inspires creativity and confidence

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UK HealthCare

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Aug. 3, 2026

Game, set, smile: Pediatric patients face off against pros at Lexington Open mini pro-am

Monday

Recognizing epilepsy in older adults: Why awareness matters

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Aug. 20, 2026

UK HealthCare’s Clinical Pastoral Education program helps prepare future spiritual care leaders

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Aug. 17, 2026

Workplace habit changes can improve your overall health 

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Aug. 11, 2026

Health Sciences outreach program helps amplify the voices of people with aphasia

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July 17, 2026

Research awards exceed $500 million, power UK mission to advance Kentucky

Aug. 21, 2026

UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky’s golf courses

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Aug. 18, 2026

UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases

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Aug. 18, 2026

UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

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Aug. 17, 2026

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

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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

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UK HR Work-Life to host Parents Resource Fair Sept. 2

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UK Job Club releases Fall 2026 schedule

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Aug. 21, 2026

UK's Monuments Workshop to host inaugural national conference

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Aug. 21, 2026

UK to host inaugural OneUK Talent Day Sept. 8, bringing corporate collaborators to campus

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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

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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Professional News

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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Aug. 19, 2026

Applications for fall Employee Educational Assistance Award now open

Aug. 17, 2026

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

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Aug. 10, 2026

College of Education staff member helps students find their voice, path to college

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Aug. 4, 2026

UK alum leads with heart as he serves his community

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In the News

• UK Beam Institute students take Kentucky spirits education to Scotland

lanereport.com (Ilka Balk; Alexa Narel)

• Rare swallow-tailed kites spotted in Jessamine County, drawing birders to US 68

lex18.com (DJ McNeil)

• UK interior design students reimagine Lexington nonprofit to help children in crisis feel safe

lex18.com (Aanya Chugh), also featured on wtvq.com

• UK researchers target tree-killing fungus with new prevention method

wkyt.com (Ellen Crocker), also featured on wymt.com

• University Of Kentucky Using Horses To Get College Students Interested In Science, Research

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