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Art and digital media design faculty selected as ’26 Derby Festival poster artist

Jan 12, 2026

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) — University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies lecturer Shae Goodlett has been named the artist for the official 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival poster. Goodlett’s design will be featured on the festival’s 2026 official merchandise line, including clothing, accessories, glassware and mugs. The poster will be unveiled in February.

UK receives $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to create arts district

Dec 3, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees today accepted a $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to construct a new arts district, including a new College of Fine Arts building and a several-hundred seat theater.

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Kentucky dream takes flight: UK joins NASA on Arctic space mission

Nov 19, 2025

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A team of students and faculty from the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering will make history in Norway, launching a UK-developed payload as part of NASA’s GHOST spaceflight mission.

UK launches campus-wide artificial intelligence initiative

Nov 14, 2025

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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

Nov 12, 2025

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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.

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

Nov 3, 2025

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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.

New York philanthropist Tom Golisano announces $50 million gift to UK, UK HealthCare to support Kentucky kids

Oct 29, 2025

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced Tuesday that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a historic $50 million gift that will transform pediatric health care in Kentucky.

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

Oct 29, 2025

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The holiday season is right around the corner, and University of Kentucky students are helping make downtown Lexington’s annual parade one to remember.

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

Oct 22, 2025

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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.

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UK 2025 Homecoming royalty crowned

Oct 20, 2025

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

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