A person and four students review design boards spread across a table in an open workspace.

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

Monday

UK Great Teacher Award recipient Patrick Lee Lucas encourages students to see campus spaces in a new way. Through design history, he helps them explore what buildings and everyday objects reveal about the people and communities behind them.

Six people stand beneath a large arch formed by two whale bones on a dark shoreline, with wooden boats and a vast expanse of sea ice beneath a clear blue sky in the background.
Research
Sept. 25, 2026

UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering

Two people stand outside a hospital ambulance entrance beneath a large red sign reading “AMBULANCE ONLY” and “SOLO PARA AMBULANCIAS.” One person is wearing a white medical coat, and the entrance doors and surrounding windows are visible in the background.
UK HealthCare
Sept. 24, 2026

New emergency department screening helps UK HealthCare identify sepsis sooner

Five students stand together outside the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, smiling for a group photo beneath the center’s sign.
Research
Sept. 23, 2026

New Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer’s research

A person stands beside the main staircase in the bright, modern interior of Scovell Hall.
Professional News
Sept. 22, 2026

Building a career, building a campus

Subscribe

Follow

Latest Stories

Research
Monday

UK researchers identify mating-related chemical changes in New World screwworm

UK HealthCare
Monday

Keep kids’ vision in focus with screen-time balance

Professional News
Monday

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

Student News
Monday

Academic alerts: 3 steps to get back on track

UK HealthCare
Monday

Flu shots now available for the UK campus community

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

Sept. 25, 2026

Important safety message for our community

Red-brick campus building seen at sunset with trees and open green space in the foreground and colorful clouds in the sky.
Sept. 25, 2026

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

Two people standing outdoors beside a hand-painted green Little Free Library decorated with blue, white, and purple flowers. One person opens the library door while both look at the children's books displayed on the shelves inside.
Sept. 25, 2026

Marisa Kwiatkowski to deliver 2026 Joe Creason Lecture

A smiling woman with long brown hair wears a burgundy blazer over a black top in an indoor portrait.
Sept. 21, 2026

UK announces record numbers in degrees, certificates awarded and enrollment

Hundreds of students gathered on Kentucky's football field pose to form a large “UK” logo inside a football stadium.

Student News

Students walk along a shaded campus pathway outside a modern academic building surrounded by large trees.
Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

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

A person wearing a University of Kentucky cap and blue K Week t-shirt stands in a campus study area with tables and chairs in the background.
Sept. 21, 2026

UK represented by 7 Fulbright recipients

Graphic announcing Fulbright U.S. Student Program award recipients, with six headshots arranged in two rows and recipient names displayed beneath each photo.
Sept. 18, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Mary Akingbasote’s UK Invests story

Portrait of a student standing in a bright campus hallway beside a modern gray wall.

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

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

A health care worker wearing blue gloves administers a vaccine injection into a person's upper arm while the person holds up a shirt sleeve.
Sept. 24, 2026

Golisano Children’s at UK named beneficiary of 2027 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge 

Seven people and a horse mascot stand together for a group photo in front of a red Red Mile Gaming & Racing backdrop and two “Breeders Crown Red Mile Lexington, Kentucky 2027” signs framed by green hedge panels.
Sept. 24, 2026

New emergency department screening helps UK HealthCare identify sepsis sooner

Two people stand outside a hospital ambulance entrance beneath a large red sign reading “AMBULANCE ONLY” and “SOLO PARA AMBULANCIAS.” One person is wearing a white medical coat, and the entrance doors and surrounding windows are visible in the background.

Research

A physician wearing a blue shirt, tie and stethoscope gestures while speaking with a seated patient during a clinical visit.
Sept. 10, 2026

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

Monday

UK researchers identify mating-related chemical changes in New World screwworm

secondary screwworm posed stretched out with a red background
Sept. 25, 2026

UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering

Six people stand beneath a large arch formed by two whale bones on a dark shoreline, with wooden boats and a vast expanse of sea ice beneath a clear blue sky in the background.
Sept. 23, 2026

UK neurologist proposes new approach to help detect hidden brain cancers earlier

Person in a white lab coat stands beside a railing in front of a large arched window.
Sept. 23, 2026

New Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer’s research

Five students stand together outside the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, smiling for a group photo beneath the center’s sign.

UK Happenings

Rows of small American flags displayed outdoors on a lawn, with a larger American flag visible in the background and a brick building softly out of focus behind them.
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

Three people harvest vegetables in a lush community garden on a sunny day. Rows of green plants fill the foreground as the volunteers bend over the crops, gathering produce.
Sept. 16, 2026

Register for Fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy

A photo of the Citizen’s Police Academy graduation. The group is standing and smiling.

Arts & Culture

Graphic reading “School of Music Celebration Weekend,” featuring concerts, award presentations and receptions, April 24–26 at the Singletary Center.
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

Historic museum exhibit room with glass display cases of rocks and artifacts, mounted bird specimens atop cabinets, and stacks of papers along one wall.
June 18, 2026

UK Libraries, researchers highlight resources exploring slavery, emancipation history in Kentucky

Open historical book with handwritten entries on aged pages, displayed against a dark background.
June 5, 2026

Broad range of music, stellar talent fuels audience member’s nearly 30-year visit to ‘Grand Night’

Two people in formal attire hold hands on a lit stage, one in a red sequined gown and the other in a dark suit with a red pocket square.
May 14, 2026

50 years of UK percussion alumni return for landmark concert

Close-up of hands playing a mallet percussion instrument during a group performance.

Professional News

Two people stand on an indoor staircase landing, each holding a mug, with a modern stairway and large windows behind them. Provide your feedback on BizChat
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

A person and four students review design boards spread across a table in an open workspace.
Sept. 23, 2026

UK Online recognizes faculty, staff for excellence in online teaching

Four people in a group photo, with one person holding a glass award and a blue certificate folder against a plain indoor background.
Sept. 22, 2026

Building a career, building a campus

A person stands beside the main staircase in the bright, modern interior of Scovell Hall.

In the News

• Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find

theguardian.com (Aaron Haubner), also featured on msn.com, yahoo.com

• Economy and cost of living drive voter decisions with 38 days left until Election Day

lex18.com (Stephen Voss)

• Why Some Distilleries Use Limestone Water and Why It Matters

whiskeypulse.com (Alan Fryar)

• Breaking the Language Barrier in Radiology

rsna.org (Daniel B. Chonde)

• UK launches fully online bachelor’s program in dietetics

lanereport.com (Julie Plasencia; Tammy Stephenson)

Latest Blogs

Campus News
Aug. 24, 2026

Go inside UK’s newest spaces with President Eli Capilouto

Campus News
March 23, 2026

President Capilouto: Video update about UK Athletics

Campus News
Jan. 12, 2026

UK President Eli Capilouto: New year, new opportunities to advance Kentucky

Campus News
Aug. 25, 2025

UK President Eli Capilouto: New year, new opportunities to showcase the 'power of we’

President Capilouto’s Blog
Aug. 4, 2025

Message from President Capilouto: Next steps in maximizing our effectiveness together

Videos

Thumbnail of video for 2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Patrick Lee Lucas connects design history to everyday spaces 2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Patrick Lee Lucas connects design history to everyday spaces
Thumbnail of video for Community gleaning: The Arboretum’s partnership with Glean Kentucky helps feed Fayette County families Community gleaning: The Arboretum’s partnership with Glean Kentucky helps feed Fayette County families
Thumbnail of video for Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

President's Blog

Aug. 24, 2026
Go inside UK’s newest spaces with President Eli Capilouto
March 23, 2026
President Capilouto: Video update about UK Athletics
Jan. 12, 2026
UK President Eli Capilouto: New year, new opportunities to advance Kentucky
Aug. 25, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto: New year, new opportunities to showcase the 'power of we’