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The Bill Gatton Foundation commits $30 million to transform The Arboretum

Nov 5, 2026

The Bill Gatton Foundation has committed $30 million to the University of Kentucky – Lexington-Fayette County Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, supporting new and renovated facilities and landscape improvements that will expand learning opportunities and enrich one of Lexington’s most beloved public spaces.

Coaches for the Kids, Coach Stein, present $1.35 million check to Golisano Children’s at UK

Oct 29, 2026

UK football head coach Will Stein, with Coaches for the Kids (CFTK) board president Tim Francis, presented a check for $1.35 million to Golisano Children’s at UK.

Making every opportunity count: Devin Bester’s UK Invests story

Oct 20, 2026

For senior Devin Bester, one lesson from UK Invests stands above the rest: Never leave free money on the table.

Chellgren Center celebrates 20 years of undergraduate excellence at UK

Oct 15, 2026

Twenty years ago, University of Kentucky alumnus Paul W. Chellgren had a vision for undergraduate education at UK: create opportunities for students and faculty to learn across disciplines, pursue ambitious ideas and extend learning far beyond the classroom.

Back in the game: UK team develops football launcher to help teen play

Oct 13, 2026

When Sam Roberts began his therapy services at the University of Kentucky’s Child Development Center of the Bluegrass, he told his team he missed walking and wished he could throw a football with his friends.

2026 Homecoming royalty crowned

Oct 8, 2026

Ali Kashif and Molly Bachman were crowned 2026 University of Kentucky Homecoming king and queen Wednesday night. 

Homecoming 2026: Celebrate a week of Wildcat traditions

Oct 8, 2026

Homecoming week for the University of Kentucky is underway and will be celebrated through Oct. 11.

More than basketball: The Sheppard family’s commitment to their Kentucky home

Oct 5, 2026

For the Sheppard Family, Kentucky means more than basketball. Learn why UK helped build the foundation that would inspire Jeff, Stacey, Madison and Reed to serve the people of the Commonwealth.

The Arboretum is now home to Little Free Library for books, health-related resources

Oct 1, 2026

Visitors to The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, enjoy Kentucky landscapes, attend engaging programming and learn more about the environment. Now, they can also take or leave a book from the Little Free Library.

UK Alumni Association invites community to free Homecoming Block Party Oct. 4

Sep 29, 2026

The University of Kentucky will kick off Homecoming Week with a free community celebration 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Alumni Commons.

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