Professional News

Art and digital media design faculty selected as ’26 Derby Festival poster artist

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Monday

University of Kentucky lecturer Shae Goodlett has been selected as the official artist for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival poster, which will debut in February and feature on the festival’s merchandise line.

Friday

Chellgren Center now accepting applications for next cohort of Chellgren Endowed Professors

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Thursday

UK alum brings engineering skills to national racing stage

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Wednesday

UK Staff Senate honors 2025 Outstanding Staff Award winners

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Wednesday

11 years of growth: Health Sciences dean reflects on career ahead of retirement

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Monday

UK Job Club releases Spring 2026 schedule

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Jan. 8, 2026

Applications for Wildcat Forum Employee Educational Assistance Award now open

Jan. 7, 2026

UK Libraries celebrates fundraising milestone for Terry L. Birdwhistell Distinguished Professorship

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Dec. 19, 2025

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