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Markey Cancer Center attains NCI's highest status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI.

AHA recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research

The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA).

26 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky has selected 26 outstanding undergraduates for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

NSF CAREER Award advancing UK researcher’s work integrating AI in manufacturing

Edward Wang, Ph.D., will work to develop the first large-scale generalizable machine learning model specifically tailored for manufacturing applications, like welding, similar to how ChatGPT processes language.

Record-breaking awards fuel UK research in 2023

For the first time in University of Kentucky history, investigators received $479.3 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year 2023.

4 students awarded Behavioral Sciences’ White Coats for Black Lives fellowships

Mindy Baker, Rachel Cooper, Payal Panchal and Jasmine Coatley-Thomas were recently awarded the fellowships. The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship and is supported by its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.

Allison Gordon honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Allison Gordon, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Communication and Information Department of Communication, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

Dieter Hennings Yeomans honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Dieter Hennings Yeomans, professor of music performance in the School of Music at University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

Harrington named 1st ICA Fellow from the University of Kentucky

Nancy Grant Harrington, professor in the College of Communication and Information’s Department of Communication, was recently named an International Communication Association Fellow.

Feng Li honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Feng Li, D.V.M., Ph.D., the William Robert Mills Chair in Equine Infectious Disease at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Gluck Equine Research Center, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

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