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UK’s SWAP series highlights research shaping Appalachia’s future

This year’s Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress series will once again highlight the research and creative scholarship of students and faculty, featuring presentations running from Fall 2025 through Spring ’26.

2025 Sustainability Showcase celebrates campus changemakers

The annual Sustainability Showcase was a celebration of the incredible sustainability work happening across the University of Kentucky campus from research and student initiatives to operations and community engagement.

UK to lead federal research effort on East Palestine health impacts

UK scientists received $1.8 million through the NIH East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster.

2025 Wyatt Symposium to focus on moving research to policy

The event on April 22 will bring together universities and agencies from across the state to honor achievements in environmental public health and the impact for Kentucky. 

UK-CARES Attends the 64th Annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting & ToxExpo

UK-CARES was well represented at the 64th Annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting & ToxExpo

UK scientists reveal new insights into Kentucky’s water quality challenges

A new study has offered the most in-depth look at what’s flowing through Kentucky’s streams and rivers, and how these waterways can be safeguarded.

Student-run CATS Clinic in Morehead provides accessible care for rural communities

Students in the UK College of Medicine’s Rural Physician Leadership Program in Morehead have launched a student-run mobile health clinic called the Caring for Appalachians Through Service (CATS) Clinic.

Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

Study shows potential for drone-based health resources delivery in Appalachia

An innovative approach to delivering essential health resources to rural Kentuckians has demonstrated the potential of using drone technology to overcome geographical barriers to improve healthcare access.

Registration and call for abstracts open for 10th annual Appalachian Research Day

Abstracts for Appalachian Research Day podium and poster presentations may be submitted until Dec. 3.

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