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From farm shows to front lines: UK College of Nursing delivers lifesaving care to rural Kentuckians

Tuesday

Raising Hope is creating a healthier agricultural community while equipping the next generation of nurses with the skills, humility and heart to meet Kentucky’s rural health needs.

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Monday

Inside the clutch March Madness moment: Expert Q&A on high-pressure play

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Campus News
March 13, 2026

The madness behind the belief: Superstition expert explains fan rituals

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UK HealthCare
March 12, 2026

The 80th at 80: UK patient crosses milestone for cystic fibrosis

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UK HealthCare
March 11, 2026

UK alum carrying on his father’s legacy in medicine

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Tuesday

UK kicks off 5th anniversary cohort of Construction Business Accelerator

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Tuesday

Singletary Scholars present ‘Lead Your Way’ Leadership Conference

Research
Tuesday

Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

UK Happenings
Tuesday

From farm shows to front lines: UK College of Nursing delivers lifesaving care to rural Kentuckians

Campus News
Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: Schyler Simpson on Nationally Competitive Awards

Campus News

Dec. 2, 2025

UK receives $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to create arts district

Tuesday

Singletary Scholars present ‘Lead Your Way’ Leadership Conference

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Tuesday

UK kicks off 5th anniversary cohort of Construction Business Accelerator

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Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: Schyler Simpson on Nationally Competitive Awards

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Monday

UK Police to host law enforcement training March 19

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Student News

Dec. 16, 2025

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

March 13, 2026

‘Safety comes from experience’: UK Forest Fire Field Day provides students with essential firefighting skills

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March 12, 2026

Applications for May 2026 Commencement student speakers now open

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March 10, 2026

Funding available for future early childhood and speech-language professionals

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March 9, 2026

Tips to manage midterm stress

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UK HealthCare

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March 12, 2026

The 80th at 80: UK patient crosses milestone for cystic fibrosis

Monday

How exercise can lower your cancer risk

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March 11, 2026

UK Child Life specialists blend healing and playtime for pediatric patients

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March 11, 2026

UK alum carrying on his father’s legacy in medicine

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March 6, 2026

AdventHealth Manchester joins UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network

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Research

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Dec. 15, 2025

Sanders-Brown graduate transforms personal loss into research impact

Tuesday

Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

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Monday

2026 Wyatt Symposium to explore air pollution and health science

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March 13, 2026

UK-administered KNEDA awards $8 million in inaugural grants

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March 13, 2026

Nominations open for Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Awards

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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

Tuesday

From farm shows to front lines: UK College of Nursing delivers lifesaving care to rural Kentuckians

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March 6, 2026

6 to be inducted into Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame April 9

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March 6, 2026

Shop more than 30 local businesses at ‘United We Shop’ vendor fair

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March 6, 2026

KYnsHIP Conference invites students and educators to collaborate

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Arts & Culture

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Feb. 23, 2026

UK Opera Theatre presents world premiere of ‘A Nation of Others’

Feb. 18, 2026

UK SA/VS presents a Transatlantic student photography collaboration

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Feb. 16, 2026

Five original student works transform UK Fine Arts Building into multivenue experience

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Feb. 5, 2026

From Greek tragedy to Percy Jackson: UK Theatre and Dance sets a dynamic ’26-27 season

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Feb. 3, 2026

UK choirs celebrate love with a Valentine’s Day-themed concert, ‘That’s Amore!’

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Professional News

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Jan. 12, 2026

Art and digital media design faculty selected as ’26 Derby Festival poster artist

Monday

‘Hidden gem with global reach’: Alum prepared by UK merchandising, apparel and textiles program

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March 4, 2026

Sue Roberts to complete tenure as UK’s transformational senior international officer

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Feb. 25, 2026

UK professor spotlights history of Black quarterbacks in Peacock series

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Feb. 18, 2026

2026 Great Teacher Award winners honored

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• KY needs thousands of new doctors. Legislation aims to help rural health care

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• Insomnia Can Be an Early Alzheimer's Warning Sign. New Research Explains Why.

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• $8B in growth, and billions more planned. What’s next for UK’s campus expansion?

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Feb. 24, 2025

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May 23, 2025
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