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Wildcats go for the gold in 2024 Paris Olympics

Jul 31, 2024

Twenty-two current and former UK students, athletes and staff can be seen competing in women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, track and field, diving and fencing.

‘Great Teacher’ Mark Fillmore emphasizes importance of student research

Jul 31, 2024

Mark Fillmore, Ph.D., research professor in the Department of Psychology in UK's College of Arts and Sciences, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help his students understand the importance of conducting research.

Join Us for a Virtual FAFSA Help Workshop

OSFAS and EM Apr 22, 2024

Join the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship and the Enrollment Management teams for a virtual FAFSA help workshop on Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. EDT.

Student having their photo made with UK 2028 sign at orientation

University of Kentucky extends confirmation deadline to May 15

Jay Blanton Apr 9, 2024

The University of Kentucky is extending its confirmation deadline to May 15 for first-year incoming students who wish to enroll for the fall 2024 semester

Test Optional

UK Admission Updated Jun 30, 2023

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.

Students holding Home of a Wildcat yard flag

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

May 8, 2023

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.

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

Ryan Girves Jan 19, 2023

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.

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

Christopher Carney Dec 1, 2022

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

For her unmatched compassion and dedication, Keiko Tanaka was recently recognized on ESPN2 during the “Extra Yard for Teachers” segment.

UK professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’

Lindsey Piercy Oct 26, 2022

Keiko Tanaka was nominated by several Wildcats for her ability to connect with her students as a teacher and mentor.

'That's why we're here' — UK researcher invites undergrads to the lab

Amy Jones-Timoney and Steve Shaffer Oct 17, 2022

For Clare Rittschof, Ph.D., introducing University of Kentucky undergraduate students to research starts by giving them access and experiences in her lab.

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