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UK’s Paterson wins international “Nature” award celebrating women in science

Nov 5, 2026, 5:57 AM

UK researcher Zan Paterson earns the 2026 Nature Award for Inspiring Women in Science for advances in organic electronics and commitment to women in STEM.

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UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

Nov 4, 2026, 7:26 AM

UK researcher Anel Jaramillo receives an NIH grant to study brain pathways driving anxiety and stress during alcohol abstinence and relapse.

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UK Department of Veterinary Science marks opening of Sports Medicine Research Center

Nov 4, 2026, 7:12 AM

UK opens its Sports Medicine Research Center to advance equine health, musculoskeletal research and student education.

Five award recipients pose on an indoor staircase holding certificates from the 2026 UK Sustainability Showcase graduate and undergraduate poster competitions.

2026 Sustainability Showcase celebrates individuals who have made contributions to sustainability

Nov 4, 2026, 6:56 AM

The 2026 UK Sustainability Showcase honors students, faculty and staff for contributions to sustainability and highlights new Challenge Grant projects.

Upcoming Coffee Talk poster - Thursday, 11/12 12pm, Shannon Garrison

Active Girls Healthy Women hosting coffee talk on pelvic health

Nov 4, 2026, 6:32 AM

The UK Active Girls Healthy Women Program is hosting a Coffee Talk session at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, on Zoom.

New Mandatory Research Security Training for GRAs and Postdocs

Nov 3, 2026, 10:53 AM

New mandatory SECURE research security training for UK graduate research assistants and postdocs covers data protection, cybersecurity and compliance.

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Governor’s proclamation recognizes Markey education programs

Nov 3, 2026, 7:14 AM

Kentucky recognizes two UK Markey Cancer Center programs expanding cancer education, research training and prevention efforts for young people.

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Robinson wins UK’s 6th Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award

Oct 29, 2026, 8:29 AM

Ariel Robinson, a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering at UK, has been named the recipient of the 28th annual Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award.

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KNEDA designates Ballard and McCracken counties as Nuclear-Ready Communities

Oct 29, 2026, 8:10 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority has designated Ballard County and McCracken County as Nuclear-Ready Communities.

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Markey study links neighborhood disadvantage to higher colorectal cancer death risk in younger patients

Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 AM

A UK Markey Cancer Center study links neighborhood disadvantage to a 30% higher risk of colorectal cancer death in patients under 50.

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