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UK HealthCare offers students with disabilities immersive job, education experience

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Launched in August 2023, seven students from Fayette County high schools are taking part in a nine-month immersive internship, getting real-world experience and mentorship in different areas across UK HealthCare. They went through a skills assessment and were assigned to areas based on their interests and abilities.

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Sept. 22, 2023

Precision medicine, Markey collaboration delivers hope to Bowling Green patient

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Sept. 21, 2023

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UK hosting seminar on risk and regulatory issues in international education

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UK-CARES hosts climate and health workshop for Kentucky teachers

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UK Social Work, Appalachian Regional Healthcare partner to offer behavioral health program, meet rural workforce need

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Lyman T. Johnson award winners announced

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Take time for UK Faculty and Staff Global Engagement and Expertise Survey

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Need a ride to the airport? Transportation Services offers a free shuttle service

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UK Social Work, Appalachian Regional Healthcare partner to offer behavioral health program, meet rural workforce need

Monday

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Flu shot, COVID-19 booster available for UK students

Monday

When the stage curtains closed, UK opened doors for actor-turned-teacher and Fulbright recipient

Courtney Hausman
Sept. 22, 2023

Puzzling behavior: CHS student travels to Spain for world championships

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Sept. 18, 2023

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Sept. 18, 2023

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UK HealthCare offers students with disabilities immersive job, education experience

Monday

UK vaccine expert answers some common questions about the new COVID booster

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Sept. 22, 2023

Precision medicine, Markey collaboration delivers hope to Bowling Green patient

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Sept. 20, 2023

Functional family therapy can change families for the better

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Sept. 18, 2023

Markey Cancer Center attains NCI's highest status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center

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UK researchers’ new study focuses on preventing deaths of pregnant women

Wednesday

UK-CARES hosts climate and health workshop for Kentucky teachers

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Sept. 22, 2023

UK awarded Innovative Cardiovascular Health Program to improve heart health in Kentucky

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Sept. 18, 2023

UK’s CHET awards pilot grants to further research on health disparities

CHET’s 2023 Health Equity Pilot Grants were awarded to Jessica L. Burris, Ph.D., (left) and Yuqing Zheng, Ph.D., (right). Photos provided.
Sept. 14, 2023

New UK startup seeks to turn US trash into Kentucky treasure

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Kroger's Erin Rolfes to deliver 2023 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture

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Registration open for UK College of Education’s Regional Scripps Spelling Bee

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UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment celebrates past and future at 50th Roundup

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Sept. 22, 2023

UK Creative Arts LLP to present benefit concert for Maui

Sept. 19, 2023

UK Symphony Orchestra to open 105th season with 'Pines of Rome'

Sept. 18, 2023

UK Arts Administration to host Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts Conference

Sept. 13, 2023

'Wildcats Run' to UK Bands' Parents Day concert

Sept. 12, 2023

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UK Teaching Excellence Symposium invites proposals and registrations

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UK's Carl Nathe to be inducted into Kentucky Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Sept. 22, 2023

Theodore Schatzki named 2023-24 UK Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor

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Sept. 1, 2023

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