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Leveling the technological playing field with Apple

Sep 22, 2023

When everyone has easy access to technology, it levels the playing field. 

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Big Blue Open Houses offer glimpse into life as a UK Wildcat

Sep 15, 2023

Know someone interested in touring the University of Kentucky, learning about the admissions process and getting introduced to the many resources and services available on campus?

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UK here to help students, parents, families overcome homesickness

Lindsey Piercy
 Sep 8, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2023) — Most of us, at one time or another, have missed home — the familiar place where we have generally spent the first 18 years of our lives.

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UK Sport Leadership student delivers track and field commentary on world stage

Amanda Nelson
 Sep 1, 2023

As an athlete, student and rising social media personality, Katelyn Hutchison displays the grit to persevere, along with an unmistakable joy and passion for track and field.

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Free commute planning assistance available through Transportation Services

Lisa S. Cleveland
 Aug 25, 2023

Do you need help discovering the best way to get to, from and around the University of Kentucky’s campus? UK Transportation Services staff can assist you with customizing your commute … for free!

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Test Optional

UK Admission Updated
 Jun 30, 2023
Parents

The University of Kentucky has implemented a test-optional policy. This policy is being extended for students applying for admission through the 2028-29 academic year. Test optional allows freshman applicants, as well as transfer applicants with fewer than 24 credit hours, the option to be considered for admission without submission of ACT or SAT scores.

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UK Moves to Confirmation Waitlist for Fall 2023 First-Year Students

May 8, 2023
Parents

On May 8, the University of Kentucky transitioned to a confirmation waitlist for summer and fall 2023 freshman students who had not yet confirmed their plans by registering for BBN Orientation.

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Q&A: Student-Athletes Share How Arts and Athletics Connect

College of Fine Arts
 Apr 11, 2023

With our UK Gymnastics team off to Nationals for the second time in school history, we had the chance to connect with four of our SA/VS student-athletes to discuss the symbiosis between their creativity and athletics.

Scholarship recipient Abbie Davidson.

Alum Erin Ashley Simon, UK announce 1st recipient of Esports Internship Fund

Ryan Girves
 Jan 19, 2023
Parents

The University of Kentucky and Erin Ashley Simon announced UK freshman Abbie Davidson as the first recipient of the Erin Ashley Simon Esports Internship Fund, a scholarship created by the namesake UK alumna and leading woman in esports. 

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'There's so much more to learn' — UK student Princess Agbozo blazes her own trail

Christopher Carney
 Dec 1, 2022
Parents

Originally from Ghana, first-generation student Princess Magor Agbozo came to the University of Kentucky with a desire to help others.

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