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New bachelor’s degree in statistics and data science addresses growing data-driven industries

Jan 9, 2024

The Dr. Bing Zhang Department of Statistics at the University of Kentucky is now offering, for the first time, an undergraduate major for students, addressing a growing demand for skilled professionals in data-driven industries.

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UK launches new sport leadership bachelor’s degree

Jan 9, 2024

For the first time, the University of Kentucky is offering a bachelor’s degree in sport leadership.

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UK Board of Trustees approves plan for next phase of student housing

Dec 8, 2023

Record enrollment and high demand for on-campus housing has led to the planning for the next phase of residence hall construction on campus with the Board of Trustees also approving a plan to seek legislative authority for the construction of Phase IV of the university’s student housing project that began in 2011.

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UK recognized on Time magazine’s inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders

Nov 30, 2023

The University of Kentucky has been recognized on the inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders by Time magazine and Statista.

Jackson Miller (left) and Ethan Morgan started HealthCare Cats to help students from rural areas, like them, navigate the plethora of health care education opportunities available at UK.

Lewis Honors College students expand UK’s health care education reach into rural populations

Nov 28, 2023

Jackson Miller and Ethan Morgan, former Marshall County High School classmates and now best friends and roommates at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, first arrived in Lexington feeling a bit overwhelmed of all the opportunities available to them UK.

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Just the beginning: See how 'Kentucky Can' helps drive student success and access

Nov 17, 2023

Last month, the University of Kentucky celebrated the achievement of the $2.1 billion goal for Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign — the largest fundraising campaign in the Commonwealth’s history.

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No tricks, just treats for KCH patients at 'Reverse Trick-or-Treat'

Nov 3, 2023

For young kids, being in the hospital can be scary. But for one day only, it’s not so scary – just spooky.

Night view rendering of the UK Health Education Building on University Drive set to open in 2026.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for UK Health Education Building

Oct 27, 2023

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the largest academic building in the history of the University of Kentucky.

The canine counselors inspired the colorful creation of Katie Belle’s exhibit that brightens the hall of Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Young patient channels cancer care experience into ‘pup art’

Oct 17, 2023

On the ground floor of Kentucky Children’s Hospital with dogs.

UK MANRRS students during K Week on campus

UK named 2023 HEED Award recipient by INSIGHT Into Diversity

Oct 13, 2023

For the seventh consecutive year, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, has recognized the University of Kentucky as a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient.

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