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UK launches campus-wide artificial intelligence initiative

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto today announced the launch of CATS AI, an initiative designed to coordinate and advance artificial intelligence efforts and expertise across the UK campus and throughout the Commonwealth.

Singletary Scholars honor veterans through acts of servant leadership

To encourage servant leadership, Tony Colella, instructor and director of admissions and recruitment for the Lewis Honors College, dedicated class time for first- and second-year Singletary Scholars to write thank-you notes and assemble 75 goody bags for residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Reverse trick-or-treat brings a little hocus pocus to Golisano Children’s at UK

Reverse Trick-or-Treat is a beloved Halloween tradition. Instead of the kids going door-to-door, staff from all over UK HealthCare, as well as donors and community partners make the rounds. Patients sit by their doors, treat bags at the ready, as a parade of adults in elaborate costumes stroll by.

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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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