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Searching for the ‘super tomato’: UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future

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A lab at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) is at the forefront of breeding and genetics of fruits and vegetables.

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Wednesday

Game on: Cross-campus collaboration brings art, technology and play to young neurology patients

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Tuesday

UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

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Monday

2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Patrick Lee Lucas connects design history to everyday spaces

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UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering

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New UK training program connects microbiology and immunology trainees

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UK aerospace students collect eclipse data for NASA in 'Land of Fire and Ice'

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Searching for the ‘super tomato’: UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future

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Wednesday

UK researchers study how sports may support autistic children

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Wednesday

UK Economic Development and Real Estate launches Kentucky Economic Opportunity Map

Campus News

Graphic announcing Cooper Drive sidewalk and bike lane impacts beginning Sept. 21.
Sept. 18, 2026

Traffic changes coming to Cooper Drive, impact expected through May 2027

Wednesday

UK Economic Development and Real Estate launches Kentucky Economic Opportunity Map

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Wednesday

Elizabeth Street South Lot repaving to begin this week

Map of the Elizabeth Street South Lot paving project. The existing lot west of Elizabeth Street is marked in red as closed; the expanded parking area beside it is marked in blue.
Sept. 25, 2026

Important safety message for our community

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Sept. 25, 2026

The Arboretum is now home to Little Free Library for books, health-related resources

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Student News

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

Tuesday

UK Alumni Association to honor 2026 Lyman T. Johnson Award recipients at 35th annual luncheon

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Monday

Academic alerts: 3 steps to get back on track

University of Kentucky “UK” logo sculpture framed by out-of-focus autumn leaves on campus.
Sept. 25, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Ryan Hidek’s UK Invests story

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Sept. 21, 2026

UK represented by 7 Fulbright recipients

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UK HealthCare

Three healthcare team members stand together in a hospital hallway in front of a sign for a pediatric oncology clinic. One person wears a plaid button-down shirt, another wears a black hospital vest with an ID badge, and the third wears a light blue shirt
Sept. 18, 2026

Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Wednesday

UK researcher develops roadmap to strengthen surgical teamwork and patient safety

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Wednesday

Game on: Cross-campus collaboration brings art, technology and play to young neurology patients

A child uses a moon-themed wand at a lighted wall-mounted game station displaying an animated character and the number four.
Monday

Keep kids’ vision in focus with screen-time balance

A child lies in bed in a dark room, holding a smartphone close to their face. Blue light from the phone illuminates the child's face and hand while the rest of the room remains dimly lit.
Monday

Flu shots now available for the UK campus community

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Research

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Sept. 10, 2026

UK research, new caregiver resource focus on quality of life in later stages of dementia

Thursday

New UK training program connects microbiology and immunology trainees

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Thursday

UK aerospace students collect eclipse data for NASA in 'Land of Fire and Ice'

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Thursday

Searching for the ‘super tomato’: UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future

Five people stand beside the open bed of a pickup truck in a grassy field, posing behind stacks of yellow and green harvest crates filled with tomatoes. The crates contain a variety of tomato sizes and colors, including large red and pink tomatos
Wednesday

UK researcher develops roadmap to strengthen surgical teamwork and patient safety

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UK Happenings

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

Sept. 24, 2026

UK Alumni Association invites community to free Homecoming Block Party Oct. 4

Four people stand outdoors holding colorful balloon creations, including flowers and an animal-shaped balloon.
Sept. 24, 2026

Kentucky basketball great Dan Issel releases long-awaited memoir

Book cover for the basketball and life story of Dan Issel
Sept. 23, 2026

Community gleaning: The Arboretum’s partnership with Glean Kentucky helps feed Fayette County families

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Sept. 16, 2026

Register for Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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Arts & Culture

Group tours museum exhibit during gallery discussion.
Tuesday

UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

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

Monday

UK employees invited to attend Work-Life Harmony Self-Defense & Caregiving Series

University of Kentucky graphic promoting the Work-Life Harmony Self-Defense & Caregiving Series, featuring three sessions: Oct. 7 (virtual), Oct. 19 (virtual) and Nov. 13 (in person). UK Police Department and UK Human Resources Work-Life logos at bottom.
Monday

2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Patrick Lee Lucas connects design history to everyday spaces

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Sept. 23, 2026

UK Online recognizes faculty, staff for excellence in online teaching

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Sept. 22, 2026

Building a career, building a campus

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