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Applications open for 2027-29 Gaines Fellowship in the Humanities

Nov 12, 2026, 8:10 AM

The UK Gaines Center for the Humanities is accepting applications for the 2027-29 Gaines Fellowship. UK undergraduates from all majors are encouraged to apply.

UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science awarded $33.9 million from National Institutes of Health

Nov 12, 2026, 7:32 AM

UK’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science receives a $33.9 million NIH award to advance research, training and health across Kentucky.

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Cancer patients say cannabis improves symptoms, study finds

Nov 12, 2026, 7:15 AM

A new study by the UK Markey Cancer Center and the Kentucky Cannabis Center shows how some patients are using cannabis, the benefits they report and how physicians can help patients make informed decisions.

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‘I am a UK Innovator’: Center for Applied Energy Research Director Rodney Andrews

Nov 11, 2026, 7:04 AM

Rodney Andrews turns Kentucky resources and waste into advanced carbon materials, driving UK innovation from lab to market.

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Worth unearthed: How the Groppos meld mining and history

Nov 10, 2026, 8:15 AM

UK’s Jack Groppo and daughter Martha Groppo unite mining and history to show students how minerals shape technology, conflict, culture and society.

‘Behind the Blue’: Markey Affiliate Network and 20 years of cancer care closer to home

Nov 9, 2026, 7:37 AM

The Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network marks 20 years of expanding access to high-quality cancer care in communities across Kentucky.

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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.

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