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One year later, Golisano gift shapes the future of Kentucky’s kids 

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A $50 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano has transformed how the children’s hospital delivers care. 

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20 years of advancing cancer care in Kentucky — together

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The Bill Gatton Foundation commits $30 million to transform The Arboretum

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UK Board of Trustees approves joint venture with Signature HealthCARE

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Upcoming lane closures and parking impact: Cooper and University drives

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UK joins global Reconciliation League as a founding member 

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Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on Kentucky’s arts economy

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More than basketball: The Sheppard family’s commitment to their Kentucky home

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The Bill Gatton Foundation commits $30 million to transform The Arboretum

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Upcoming lane closures and parking impact: Cooper and University drives

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UK joins global Reconciliation League as a founding member 

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UK joins national initiative focused on advancing student success

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Fall Break checklist: 8 ways to get ahead

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Oct. 15, 2026

BBN Tackles Plastic expands to all UK residence halls

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Oct. 15, 2026

Groundbreaking held for 1st building at UK’s Hamburg East location

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UK Board of Trustees approves joint venture with Signature HealthCARE

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One year later, Golisano gift shapes the future of Kentucky’s kids 

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Thursday

Golisano Children’s at UK earns Safe Sleep Hospital gold status

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20 years of advancing cancer care in Kentucky — together

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Research

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Oct. 15, 2026

UK researcher tackles joint injuries with $4.6M in new grants

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Markey study reveals how melanoma outmaneuvers drugs and immune defenses

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‘I Am a UK Innovator’: College of Education’s Jena Hinds

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Oct. 16, 2026

Alexandra Paterson shortlisted for international ‘Nature’ Inspiring Women in Science award

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Oct. 16, 2026

UK study finds essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

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Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on Kentucky’s arts economy

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UK Robinson Center creates ‘buzz’ with Youth Science Day

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DanceBlue invites community to 11th annual silent auction

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Leadership Week brings growth opportunities for UK employees

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UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

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UK Theatre and Dance alum Taha Mandviwala finding his next act

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Oct. 2, 2026

Civil War-era song cycle ‘Rappahannock County’ launches UK Opera Theatre’s new season

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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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May 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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Oct. 14, 2026

UK Outstanding Staff Awards: Paul Masterson

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Oct. 14, 2026

2026 James Madison Award honoree chosen

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Oct. 9, 2026

Full Circle: UK alum returns to Kentucky roots

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