Professional News

Documentary highlights Lewis Honors College custodian and her philosophy on cleaning, life

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By Adrienne Clarke
March 25, 2026

A 15-minute documentary, The Keeping Space, highlights a University of Kentucky custodian’s often-unseen labor and her philosophy on cleaning, care and the dignity of maintaining shared spaces.

Tuesday

Martin School announces Public Service Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni award winners

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Monday

UK Pigman College of Engineering Dean Rudolph G. Buchheit named provost at University of Cincinnati

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April 9, 2026

UK College of Education faculty member honored for advancing health, physical education

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April 9, 2026

UK Staff Senate announces Employee Appreciation Day May 21

April 8, 2026

Former Wildcats take to the field with Banana Ball 

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April 3, 2026

UK names Wall to lead The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

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March 27, 2026

New dean of the College of Health Sciences announced

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March 25, 2026

UK alum Mary Joy Nelson sparks joy for the arts with local up-and-coming young artists

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March 23, 2026

UK’s Youling Xiong honored with SEC Faculty Achievement Award

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March 19, 2026

University Press of Kentucky opens submissions for $5,000 Screen Door Press Fiction Prize

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