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6 students selected as 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

Six UK undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program that supports student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

OUR has awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities at UK.

12 students selected as 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment at UK selected 12 students for the inaugural cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars conducting research in environment and sustainability.

UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

17 faculty named 2026-27 University Research Professors

The UK Board of Trustees approved 17 University Research Professors for the 2026-27 academic year.

Intersections of Arts & Health: A Research/Creative Activity Symposium Recap

Intersections of Arts & Health: A Research/Creative Activity Symposium, bringing together faculty, researchers and practitioners from across UK's campus and beyond for a full day of conversation

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

As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return

Researchers at UK are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely.

UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

Diana Byrne received the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her work addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities.

12 UK students named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

Twelve students will enter the two-year Gaines Fellowship program designed to enrich undergraduate education through interdisciplinary coursework, independent research and community engagement.