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2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Mark Prendergast puts critical thinking at center of learning

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UK study finds essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control

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Oct. 2, 2026

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

Oct. 16, 2026

UK HR Eldercare hosting Virtual Dementia Tour for employees Oct. 27

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Oct. 15, 2026

Op-Ed: Growth is critical for UK, for Lexington, for Kentucky

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Oct. 15, 2026

Chellgren Center celebrates 20 years of undergraduate excellence at UK

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Oct. 13, 2026

UK Alert test to take place Oct. 15

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Aug. 31, 2026

First week for Wildcats: See our favorite moments

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Fall Break checklist: 8 ways to get ahead

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Oct. 16, 2026

Making every opportunity count: Devin Bester’s UK Invests story

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Oct. 15, 2026

‘UK at the Half:’ UK Invests in the spotlight during Kentucky Football season

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Oct. 15, 2026

BBN Tackles Plastic expands to all UK residence halls

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UK HealthCare

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Sept. 18, 2026

Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Oct. 15, 2026

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

A group of people wearing hard hats pose behind a ceremonial dirt pile with shovels at a groundbreaking event under a large white tent. A banner along the front displays the UK HealthCare logo and the names Perkins&Will and Walsh.
Oct. 15, 2026

Pediatric providers come together for 2nd annual Golisano Children’s at UK Affiliate Network Conference 

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Oct. 15, 2026

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

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Oct. 14, 2026

Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital join Gill Affiliate Network

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Sept. 10, 2026

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

Oct. 16, 2026

KNEDA issues RFI for Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program

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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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Oct. 15, 2026

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

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UK Happenings

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Sept. 9, 2026

UK to host 9/11 memorial vigil

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Kentucky Geological Survey to host annual earth science open house

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Oct. 16, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning author draws sold out crowd for 2026 Clements Lecture

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Oct. 16, 2026

Big Blue Bee returns to UK College of Education

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Oct. 16, 2026

Donate items, settle parking citations during Donations for Citations Oct. 19-30

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Sept. 29, 2026

UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

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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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 18, 2026

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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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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