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Big Blue Nation Rooting for UK-bred Averly Jane at the Breeders’ Cup

Holly Wiemers Nov 4, 2021

When the starting gates open Friday for the Juvenile Turf Sprint race during the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, California, a special filly named Averly Jane will have a large contingent of University of Kentucky fans and connections rooting her on. 

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Everything You Need to Know About the FAFSA Application

Meg Mills Oct 28, 2021

The time is here once again to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. All students, first-year and beyond, should fill out the FAFSA each year — and apply early.

Colin Goodfellow

For UK Football Player, Nursing is the Ultimate Team Sport

Brad Nally, Amy Jones-Timoney and Hilary Brown Oct 1, 2021

As the punter for the University of Kentucky football team, Goodfellow relies on his teammates to bring the Wildcats to victory. Everyone knows their position and works together. The same model, he says, applies to the dynamic between him and his fellow nurses at UK HealthCare.

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UK Students and Alumni Help Produce National Television Show From Lexington

Akhira Umar, Meg Mills Sep 17, 2021

Students who dream of making their mark in the entertainment industry used to think they’d need to head to Hollywood, New York or Atlanta. But 10 University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information (CI) students and alumni added their names this summer to the credits of a new, nationally televised reality show without ever leaving Lexington.

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UK Junior Kayli Bolton Named Astronaut Scholar

Whitney Hale Aug 31, 2021

University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced biology and Lewis Honors College student Kayli Bolton is one of 2021’s 60 recipients to be awarded a scholarship of up to $15,000 from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF).

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You Belong Here

Katy Bennett Apr 16, 2021

Future Wildcats should confirm their spot by registering for their Big Blue Nation Orientation and paying the enrollment deposit at go.uky.edu/confirm.

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How UK’s State-of-the-art Esports Program is Shaping the Student Experience

Ryan Girves Apr 16, 2021

The university’s esports journey began in 2017 with the creation of its Esports Club. From there, it snowballed into much, much more.

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DanceBlue 2021: What You Need to Know

Chaney Willett Apr 5, 2021

DanceBlue's gone digital! Join in the fun online on Saturday, April 10.

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How UK Senior Savannah Lewis is Changing the Face of Engineering

Lindsey Piercy Apr 5, 2021

Savannah Lewis’ aspirations reach far beyond her own personal ambitions. She also wants to help young students realize their potential.

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UK's Test Optional Policy Extended

Kathy Johnson Mar 10, 2021

The test-optional policy for students applying to the University of Kentucky is being extended for the next three years.

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