UK Research News

UK students turn college sports research into career-ready experience

Jun 16, 2026, 8:08 AM

In a course taught by UK Future of Sport Institute Director Kwame Agyemang, Ph.D., sport leadership undergraduates partnered with the institute to produce a research-based brief examining how revenue sharing is reshaping college sports.

Patrick Lee Lucas: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 16, 2026, 8:04 AM

Patrick Lee Lucas, Ph.D., professor in the School of Interiors in the University of Kentucky’s College of Design, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

The cerulean warblers' numbers are shrinking. UK and University of Pittsburgh are creating software which could open a new path for conservation research.

UK researcher helps AI learn a bird’s individual song

Jun 12, 2026, 9:06 AM

Darin McNeil (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh and others to build an artificial intelligence tool that could give bird researchers a new way to follow one of Appalachia’s most vulnerable songbirds.

Greg A. Gerhardt, Ph.D., a professor in the UK College of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience and holds the Charles D. Lucas Jr. Professorship for Parkinson’s Disease Research, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

Greg Gerhardt: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 11, 2026, 7:45 AM

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

A digital screen reading "CATS AI" at the front of a room with an audience and a blue, white and silver balloon tower adjacent.

CATS AI names new director, launches research challenge and advances AI literacy

Jun 10, 2026, 7:21 AM

UK's Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy initiative is entering a new phase with a new director, a pilot research challenge and expanded learning opportunities for the campus community.

Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 9, 2026, 7:17 AM

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.