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Set against a backdrop of beautiful Christmas decor, Alltech’s annual "Celebration of Song" features performances of traditional carols and popular holiday music by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre and winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. The free concert will run 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Each year, University of Kentucky recognizes faculty and graduate students for outstanding teaching during the Provost's Awards for Outstanding Teaching. Intended to identify and recognize individuals who demonstrate special dedication to student achievement and who are evincing meritorious success in their teaching, the Outstanding Teaching Award emphasizes the university’s commitment to the importance of teaching as its vital core mission in the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.

"Collage," running Dec. 3-4, is a time-honored holiday tradition for Central Kentucky audiences. This fast-paced and visually exciting concert features more than 500 celebrated vocalists and musicians from the UK School of Music and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choir.  

The symposium is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines from all colleges and universities doing work pertaining to Appalachia. The purpose of the event is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue around issues in Appalachia.

After an extensive search, the University of Kentucky is bringing multiple finalists for a new dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate and professional education to the campus for forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates who will be engaging with the community in a number of ways. 

Hundreds of researchers, students and guests attended the 24th University of Kentucky Cardiovascular Research Day at the Central Bank Center, an annual event that celebrates innovative research in cardiovascular health.

Experts and leaders from across Kentucky will discuss research and issues at the 2022 Food, Energy and Water Symposium, including the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet secretary.

Horse racing has the highest rate of concussions of any sport — including American football — but safety protocols for the jockeys have lagged behind other athletes. Researchers from the UK Sports Medicine Research Institute are working to change that by developing a brand-new baseline concussion testing protocol specifically for jockeys, affectionately known as "the Graham Test."

After an extensive search, the University of Kentucky is bringing multiple finalists for a new dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate and professional education to the campus for forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates who will be engaging with the community in a number of ways. 

A team of University of Kentucky researchers is the first in the country to study a digital intervention method’s impact on interrelated public health issues: heavy drinking and insomnia.

After an extensive search, the University of Kentucky will bring multiple finalists for a new dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate and professional education to the campus for forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates who will be engaging with the community in a number of ways. 

Over 20 organizations will be attending the fair this year including KET, Allegro Dance Project, Kentucky Arts Council, Lexington Theatre Company and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 

After an extensive search, the University of Kentucky will bring multiple finalists for a new dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate and professional education to the campus for forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates who will be engaging with the community in a number of ways. 

University of Kentucky College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig is the 2023 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award recipient. This top honor from the University Council for Educational Administration recognizes Vasquez Heilig’s dynamic voice for equity in education in the U.S. and around the world, while honoring its namesake, Linda C. Tillman, for her work to diversify educational leadership and mentor students and faculty of color. 

After an extensive search, the University of Kentucky will bring multiple finalists for a new dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate and professional education to the campus for forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates who will be engaging with the community in a number of ways. 

For her innovative approach to studying low-cost water treatment, Tiffany Messer, Ph.D., an assistant professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

​A total of 24 new members were welcomed into the University of Kentucky’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi recently during the 2022 induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

A total of 33 new members were welcomed into the University of Kentucky’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi recently during the 2021 induction ceremony led by chapter president Pat Whitlow.

Up next for the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will be Richard Strauss’ programmatic tone poem, "Death and Transfiguration," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Singletary Center for the Arts. The program will also include Cesar Franck’s "Psyche et Eros," Jean Francaix’ "L'Horloge de Flore (The Flower Clock)" and Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. Also winners of UK's 2020 Concerto Competition will be showcased at the concert.

“We respect and value all differences and, as such, we will work to create an inclusive environment where all children can spend time doing things they enjoy.”