Student News

UK MFA student’s prize-winning work inspired by journey to sobriety, exploration of doubt

White male in a white t-shirt wearing a ball cap, seated at a loom.
By Tom Musgrave
July 7, 2025

The $50,000 Artfields Grand Prize marks a significant milestone in Mitchell Burleson’s artistic and personal journey, affirming his voice as an emerging Southern artist.

Nov. 11, 2025

From Marine to Wildcat — it is never too late to start again

Nick Lanier with his family
Nov. 11, 2025

Inside the UK marching band: The beat behind the Wildcats’ spirit

Nov. 11, 2025

UK Arts Administration hosts 8th annual Fish Tank: Emerging Entrepreneurs in the Arts

Two presenters stand at the front of a room giving a presentation beside a large screen displaying the logo “Sheet Shuffle.” One person speaks into a microphone while the other stands near a laptop on a cart. A photo wall is visible in the background.
Nov. 11, 2025

Singletary Scholars honor veterans through acts of servant leadership

An older man in a wheelchair reads a handwritten letter near a counter in a bright room. He wears glasses and a long-sleeve shirt. A cup is attached to his wheelchair armrest, and light comes in through a nearby window.
Nov. 7, 2025

Gaines Center now accepting fellowship applications

Nov. 5, 2025

UK students plan donation drives to support local and global causes

The students in the graduate level course taught by associate professor Justin Nichols, known as the Good Deeds Project.
Nov. 3, 2025

Priority Registration: What to know before you register

Students study in adirondack chairs near Memorial Hall Amphitheater
Oct. 29, 2025

Ghosts, games and good vibes: Fall festivities at UK

Two students carving pumpkins.
Oct. 29, 2025

From the classroom to Main Street: UK students help plan Lexington’s Holiday Parade

The artwork created by the event planning class.
Oct. 23, 2025

December 2025 Commencement student speaker applications now open

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