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UK awarded $7.2 million to reduce overdose risk among justice-involved women

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A new five-year study will enroll 300 women from Appalachian Kentucky jails to find what works best at preventing overdoses during the dangerous transition back to community life.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Love grows here: 3 UK couples who met as students

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UK HealthCare
Feb. 12, 2026

UK students train together to build collaborative health care workforce

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Feb. 11, 2026

‘Not just basketball’ — Transplant patient redefines what UK means to him

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UK Alumni Association to host Member Appreciation Week

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Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: State Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe on UK, Kentucky and responsible AI development

UK HealthCare
Monday

How your posture may be fueling neck pain and headaches

Arts & Culture
Monday

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

UK HealthCare
Monday

Registration open for Stop the Bleed educational event on Feb. 28

Campus News

Dec. 2, 2025

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

Monday

‘Behind the Blue’: State Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe on UK, Kentucky and responsible AI development

Feb. 13, 2026

SEC honors colleges introduce new ‘Future of College Athletics’ course

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Feb. 13, 2026

Love grows here: 3 UK couples who met as students

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Feb. 12, 2026

University of Kentucky receives STARS silver rating for sustainability achievements

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Student News

Dec. 16, 2025

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

Monday

University Health Service: A guide for UK students

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Feb. 13, 2026

Architecture students reimagine a Lexington warehouse through AI-informed design

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Feb. 12, 2026

‘UK at the Half:’ Join the Big Blue Nation

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Feb. 10, 2026

Singletary Scholars spread Valentine’s cheer at Golisano Children’s at UK

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UK HealthCare

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Feb. 11, 2026

‘Not just basketball’ — Transplant patient redefines what UK means to him

Monday

How your posture may be fueling neck pain and headaches

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Monday

Registration open for Stop the Bleed educational event on Feb. 28

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Feb. 12, 2026

UK students train together to build collaborative health care workforce

Health profession students sit around a conference table with laptops and tablets, taking notes and listening during a small-group training session.
Feb. 11, 2026

‘UK at the Half’: Campaigning for heart health and supporting Project ADAM

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Research

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Dec. 15, 2025

Sanders-Brown graduate transforms personal loss into research impact

Monday

UK awarded $7.2 million to reduce overdose risk among justice-involved women

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Feb. 11, 2026

Beef Systems Analyzer helps producers improve management, funding access

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Feb. 9, 2026

CHET 2025 Doctoral Student Pilot Grants announced

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Feb. 9, 2026

UK study: ‘Person-centered care’ improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers

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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

Monday

UK Alumni Association to host Member Appreciation Week

Feb. 12, 2026

Annual ‘Pastures Please!!’ program set for Feb. 17 in Lexington

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Feb. 11, 2026

High school students invited to ‘Your Future in Motion’ open house

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Feb. 10, 2026

UK Economic Development Collaborative to host 2026 State of the EDC

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Arts & Culture

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Jan. 29, 2026

Warhol Foundation supports UK Art Museum research on pioneering photographers

Monday

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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Feb. 3, 2026

Strings that still sing: UK welcomes historic Violins of Hope collection

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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

Feb. 13, 2026

UK alum featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact list

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Feb. 11, 2026

UK Teaching Excellence Symposium marks 15 years of CELT 

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Feb. 10, 2026

Advancing undergraduate education through the Chellgren Endowed Professorship: Jennifer Cramer

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Feb. 10, 2026

Strengthening leadership at UK: Collaborative meeting sparks new ideas across campus

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• See ChatGPT’s hidden bias about your state or city

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• Trump doesn’t want to nationalize elections. He wants control

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• KY utility ratepayers could subsidize nuclear power permitting costs under advancing bill

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• Kentucky maple syrup producers give a glimpse into their unique industry through KY Maple Day

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• American Heart Month highlights prevention, screenings and simple diet changes to protect your heart

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Feb. 24, 2025

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May 23, 2025
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