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UK’s Paterson earns 2 prestigious national awards for research, innovation

Alexandra Paterson has earned two prestigious national awards for early-career faculty: the U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Young Faculty Award.

Nominations open for 2026 UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement

University of Kentucky Libraries is accepting nominations through Oct. 3 for the 2026 UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.

UK study on antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria shows potential impact on One Health

A study from UK's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment reveals that antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria could have far-reaching implications for human, animal and environmental health.

Videos

UK’s Brent Seales, global team secures Europe’s top research grant to digitally decode Herculaneum scrolls

Brent Seales has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant as part of an international team seeking to unlock the secrets of the Herculaneum scrolls.

‘Wine that’s grown here tastes like Kentucky’: UK enologist shares about research, teaching at UK Winery

UK's Horticulture Research Farm winery allows Jeff Wheeler to give students a hands-on, agriculture-focused window into enology and why the study of wine is so important.

Behind the label: The UK program protecting what you plant, feed and eat

While many people might be unfamiliar with it, the UK Division of Regulatory Services is vital in protecting consumers, producers and the broader agricultural industry.

Podcasts

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Sahar Alameh inspires the teachers of tomorrow

This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Sahar Alameh, an assistant professor of STEM education in the UK College of Education.

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Matthew Kim puts students at heart of teaching

Matthew Kim, a three-time nominee for UK’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Gustafson addresses food insecurity to improve health

UK's Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of Kentuckians.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Research Geographic Location and Populations via New Online Tool

The OVPR is implementing a new tool that will ask investigators to indicate the location, geographical region or specific populations their research involves.

New Assistant Vice President for Research Development and Support

Chad Risko, Ph.D., has been named Assistant Vice President for Research Development and Support.

Follow-up on OAV, IACUC, IRB and ORI surveys

Based on recent survey feedback, ORI, IRB, OAV and IACUC will continue to improve standardization and update communications protocols

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to:

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: