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Education Abroad Peer Ambassadors help ignite journeys abroad

Sep 10, 2025
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Education Abroad Peer Ambassadors (EAPAs) at the University of Kentucky help students navigate their concerns, from the financial to the academic to the cultural, when it comes to studying abroad.

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It's Go Time! Our Undergraduate Application for Admission is now open

Aug 1, 2025
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The application for undergraduate admission for Spring and Fall 2026 is now open.

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UK Moves to Confirmation Waitlist for Summer and Fall 2025 First-time Freshmen

May 2, 2025
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The University of Kentucky has transitioned to a confirmation waitlist for Summer and Fall 2025 first-time freshman students.

Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., Parker Endowed Professor and chief academic officer at UKCOP, working with undergraduate students in Honors Stem: Pharmacology 101.

College of Pharmacy launches novel bachelor’s degree: A gateway to pharmaceutical careers

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Jan 31, 2025
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For the first time in more than 25 years, students can pursue a bachelor’s degree within the nationally ranked University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. 

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UK HealthCare earns elite pediatric cancer care accreditation

Elizabeth Chapin
 Jan 31, 2025
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UK HealthCare recently received Pediatric Specialty Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). The designation marks high standards in treating children and teens with cancer.

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Wildcats go for the gold in 2024 Paris Olympics

Jul 31, 2024
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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.

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‘Great Teacher’ Mark Fillmore emphasizes importance of student research

Jul 31, 2024
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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.

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Join Us for a Virtual FAFSA Help Workshop

OSFAS and EM
 Apr 22, 2024
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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.

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University of Kentucky extends confirmation deadline to May 15

Jay Blanton
 Apr 9, 2024
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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

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Test Optional

UK Admission Updated
 Jun 30, 2023
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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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