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Shaping Our Appalachian Region, A Brighter Future for the Commonwealth.

Earlier this fall, Dr. Eli Capilouto joined elected officials from across Eastern Kentucky for the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Summit in Pikeville. It was a gathering underscored by hope and guided by a compelling vision.

Record-breaking Research Awards Power UK Innovation

University of Kentucky (UK) faculty received $417.1 million in competitive research awards last fiscal year, a record-breaking increase of $83 million over the previous year.

RX Summit Shines Light on Opioid Epidemic with Rogers’ Leadership

Nearly a decade ago, it was a small conference about an issue only starting to come out of the shadows of stigma and shame – the growing epidemic of opioid addiction and substance abuse disorder.

One Day for UK

The University of Kentucky is a place defined by its people. This Wednesday, April 17, our community will band together during our first “One Day for UK,” a 24-hour day of giving. As part of the campaign, UK Research is raising money for the Healthy Kentucky Research Building Fund.

Greatest Discoveries Arise from Fierce Determination, Compassion

Scientific breakthroughs throughout history have arisen from a combination of fierce determination and a desire to improve lives. Breakthroughs at the University of Kentucky have been no different. In this blog, learn about two recent research discoveries related to regeneration and rare earth elements.

Measuring Success: New Rankings Show UK Progress, Impact

New rankings have UK in the top 25 of public research institutions, and UK College of Medicine in the top 25 of all public medical schools in 2018.

John Thelin’s New Book Examines Going to College in the Sixties

John Thelin, a University Research Professor in the educational policy studies and evaluation department in the UK College of Education, has published prolifically on the history of higher education and college sports.

Research Isn't 'One Size Fits All'

Unfortunately, for far too long, the male sex was the prototypical vehicle for experimental and clinical studies testing new drugs, devices and basic physiologic and pathophysiologic disease processes.

Informed Consent Workshop Wins Best Practice Award

UK's Office of Research Integrity won a "Best Practice" award for a workshop for researchers, examining motives, misunderstandings and communication gaps, to help volunteers weigh pros and cons.

Sharing our Story in Washington, DC

We often talk about the importance of partnership at the University of Kentucky. More than ever before, with fierce determination and unwavering compassion, we are collaborating with those who share our vision for a brighter Kentucky future.

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