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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

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.  

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Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK’s 5th annual GEN-EV race

Jun 8, 2026, 7:05 AM

Eight student teams from across the Commonwealth gathered on May 2 for the annual GEN-EV electric car race, hosted by the UK Center for Applied Energy Research.

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Launch Blue, BADC announce members of Summer 2026 I-Corps Cohort

Jun 5, 2026, 7:07 AM

Throughout the six-week virtual UAccel: AgTech I-Corps program, members will explore the best commercialization pathway for their technologies by engaging in a customer discovery process.

Ian Boggero

Ian Boggero: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 4, 2026, 8:04 AM

Ian A. Boggero, assistant professor in the Division of Orofacial Pain in the UK College of Dentistry, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

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Call for UK BIRCWH program applications open through June 30

Jun 4, 2026, 7:28 AM

UK's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program is currently accepting applications from all UK colleges for those interested in research advancing women’s health and addressing sex differences.

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UK researchers find untold history of modern dance through photography

Jun 3, 2026, 7:55 AM

At the University of Kentucky Art Museum, a new exhibition is exploring that dynamic and challenging the historical narrative of American photography and the origins of modern dance.

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UK researchers find excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals

Jun 3, 2026, 6:53 AM

A new study from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment helps explain how plants can lose track of their own disease warnings.

Andrew Pilney

Andrew Pilny: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 2, 2026, 7:36 AM

Andrew Pilny, the Douglas A. and Carole A. Boyd Professor in the UK College of Communication and Information, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

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UK researchers part of global team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Jun 2, 2026, 7:27 AM

UK physicists are among an international team recognized with one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honors — the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

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