UK Happenings

Aug. 14, 2026

‘Get their hands dirty’: Kentucky Forest Leadership Program educates youth about the great outdoors

Close-up of a person outdoors holding a small amount of soil and mud in an open palm while pointing to it with the other hand. Another person stands nearby in the blurred background.
Aug. 12, 2026

Future agricultural leaders build lifelong connections through IFAL

A group of people gathered around a sheep inside a livestock barn. Several participants wearing lanyards are touching and examining the animal while another person in a light blue shirt and white cap stands beside the pen.
Aug. 5, 2026

Economic Development Collaborative to host convening on university, industry AI partnerships

Aerial view of a modern multistory building on a city street corner, featuring a glass-and-metal facade and an attached parking garage, with cars and sidewalks visible at the intersection below.
July 17, 2026

UK launches Appalachian seed entrepreneurship project with $1.7M ARC grant

A person pours material from a cup into a funnel atop a transparent, wood-framed seed-sorting machine during a workshop demonstration.
July 14, 2026

UK launches 6th annual Military Family Readiness Academy

Person in military camouflage uniform embraces a young child outdoors near a building and trees.
July 10, 2026

Lexington Open tournament is a guaranteed grand slam for everyone

Tennis player lunges low across a hard court to return a shot, stretching toward the ball with her racket during a match in warm evening sunlight.
July 2, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Historian Amy Murrell Taylor on America 250, UK’s ‘Celebrating 1776’ series

Close-up of the Declaration of Independence with an American flag in the background.
June 24, 2026

UK Police hosts campus, health care and public safety leaders for Safer Kentucky Symposium

Chief Monroe leads a session during the Safer Kentucky Symposium, with a screen displaying “Collaborative Discussion: Building a Safer Commonwealth Together” and event sponsor branding.
June 24, 2026

Wildcat Pulling Team remains undefeated in heavyweight pulls at international tractor team competition

A group of about 15 people stand in a workshop or fabrication space behind a small, blue custom-built tractor labeled “Wildcat 3526 22.” The tractor, covered with sponsor logos, sits in the foreground.
June 11, 2026

‘Movement is for everyone’: UK Land-grant Engagement project is educating families to be healthier together

Parents standing around in a circle with three children. One person is holding a baby and the other two children are standing next to adults.

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