Student News

2 UK students selected for Kentucky Derby Royal Court

Maddie Duff left and Elizabeth King right are Derby Festival Princesses
By Manuela Blanco Suarez and Tom Musgrave
Friday

Since 1959, the announcement of the Kentucky Derby Royal Court has helped open the Derby season, which culminates in the 151st running of the historic Thoroughbred race at Churchill Downs on May 3.

Thursday

Navigating your next chapter: Resources for graduating seniors

UK graduates caps
Wednesday

Applications open for UK Alumni Association Alumni Ambassadors

Monday

Tips on how to manage midterm stress

Students work in the library
Monday

Spring Break ready? Here’s how to stay safe, healthy

Photo of UK’s Campus During Spring
March 6, 2025

UK student combines passion for mental health advocacy, childhood rare disease patient care

Meaghan Haddix, left, and Hannah Talley. Photo provided by UK College of Nursing.
March 6, 2025

Applications for May 2025 Commencement student speakers now open

March 6, 2025

Advancing Kentucky Together: Pharmacy student strives to help Kentucky’s youth

Griffin Nemeth, a student at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and coordinator for the #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board, often advocates in Frankfort for e-cigarette prevention. Photo provided.
March 4, 2025

Kentucky Debate Team earns 10th consecutive bid to National Debate Tournament

Jared Adam and Lauren McBlain at the Dartmouth tournament.
Feb. 27, 2025

Advancing Kentucky Together: James Russell’s resiliency as a first-gen student

James Russell
Feb. 24, 2025

Resources every UK student should know about

Photo of Students Working on Laptops.

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