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‘Ripple Effect’: TEDxUKY returns April 19

The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 TEDxUKY event 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

UK junior one of more than 450 nationwide to earn Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater scholarship awards up to $7,500 per year to students planning to pursue research careers in mathematics, engineering or natural science.

Sen. McConnell visits UK to celebrate federal funding for UK projects

More than $109 million in federal funding has been secured to support the University of Kentucky and Lexington's Blue Grass Airport

UK panel to explore future of rural Appalachian communities

The UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program will host the discussion, “Shifting Power in Rural America: Conversations on Just Transitions,” Tuesday, April 21

Applications open for Launch Blue and Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp Summer 2026 UAccel cohort

Applications are now open for the Summer 2026 UAccel: AgTech I-Corps program, a collaboration between Launch Blue and Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp.

Tick talk: UK researcher targets Lyme disease with 2 grants

Brian Stevenson has secured grants to study and disrupt Lyme disease bacteria by exploiting their internal viruses, aiming to develop innovative treatments for tick-borne illnesses.

UK hosts Sustainable Healthy Foods Research Symposium

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE hosted its first Sustainable Healthy Foods Research Symposium, inviting global research scholars and experts to discuss ideas and innovations for developing healthier and more nutritious foods.

UK’s Youling Xiong honored with SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Professor Youling Xiong has been named the winner of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award for UK.

Beam Institute Industry Conference reaches Kentucky and beyond

In partnership with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the conference serves all members of the industry in areas that include production, procurement, finance, branding, tourism and research.

UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes

Lauren Batey and Aurora Occa wanted to know how recipe video content on social media could be used to encourage students to make healthier diet choices.