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Roll credits, y’all: UK alum brings Hollywood to Kentucky

Eli Samek, a 2019 University of Kentucky graduate, never imagined his interest in films would lead him to the heart of the movie industry. But today, he’s juggling a budding film producing career, a day job as a banking analyst and a plan to bring more movies to his home state.

UK 2025 Homecoming royalty crowned

Carson Kitts and Olivia Kitts were crowned 2025 University of Kentucky Homecoming king and queen Tuesday night.

Family builds a ‘King’-sized legacy of tradition at UK

The University of Kentucky is celebrating the annual tradition of Homecoming this week. UK has always been “home” to many, if not most, members of Howard and Elizabeth King’s family, originally from Brandenburg, Kentucky. To date, the family spans three generations and includes 54 UK graduates, representing more than 70 degrees.

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From the first moment you set foot on campus, you become part of a community that pushes and supports you. Come see our more than $6.5 billion campus transformation for yourself. From residence halls and academic buildings to dining halls and a state-of-the-art student center, we’ve designed a campus for your success.

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Big Blue Nation Orientation

Big Blue Nation Orientation is a student’s official welcome to the UK family. At BBNO, students participate in academic advising and register for their first-semester classes. Additionally, students get familiar with campus, learn about campus resources and support programs and meet lots of other new Wildcats.

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