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Seed Grants Available for Graduate Students: Research and Creative Activities Promoting Excellence in Research for Kentucky (PERK)

Oct 3, 2025

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Promoting Excellence in Research for Kentucky (PERK) Graduate Student Seed Grants Now Available In support of the University mission to Advance Kentucky Together, starter grants for research and creative activities are now available to currently enrolled graduate students. PERK seed grants will provide one-time awards to be used toward graduate student research or creative activities focused on advancing Kentucky.

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Graduate Leadership at UK Graduate Student Leadership University of Kentucky: Building Community and Impact This Fall From classrooms and labs to peer mentoring and campus initiatives, graduate students are strengthening community and advancing the University of Kentucky’s mission while preparing for careers in academia, industry, and public service.

Christopher Whitley

Sep 29, 2025

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Graduate students at the University of Kentucky are taking on leadership roles that enhance teaching, research, and community building across campus. This fall’s opportunities range from assistantships to student-led initiatives — and the Graduate Student Involvement Fair is the best place to get started.

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UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world

Alicia Gregory

Jun 26, 2025

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world | UKNow

Master of Architecture student shares her journey from the Bahamas to UK and back

Haley Simpkins

Jun 25, 2025

Photo by Amy Campbell Photography. Bahamian Rhapsody: Master of Architecture student shares her journey from the Bahamas to UK and back | UKNow

Graduate student receives international welding award

College of Engineering

May 22, 2025

Yue Cao, a doctoral student and research assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a 2025 winner of the International Institute of Welding’s Henry Granjon Award in the “Human Related Subjects” category. Read the full story here.

As graduation nears, Relucio carries with her a deep sense of gratitude. “This opportunity would’ve been taken from me had my parents not moved to the U.S. and sacrificed so much.” Carter Skaggs | UK Photo

'This almost didn't happen for me' - A graduate student's journey to a dual degree

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

May 5, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 5, 2025) — In just a few days, Eunice Relucio will walk across the graduation stage to receive a Pharm.D./Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences dual degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy — a moment that once felt nearly impossible. Born in the Philippines, Relucio’s relationship with education began under the most fragile circumstances.

From research to real-world impact: Grad student brings sociological insight to Lexington’s sustainable growth

Harper Propst

Apr 29, 2025

Professional Enhancement, General, Research

From research to real-world impact: UK grad student brings sociological insight to Lexington’s sustainable growth

Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Wrap-Up Celebrating Community

Harper Propst

Apr 21, 2025

Professional Enhancement, General

The University of Kentucky’s Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW), held from April 9–16, 2025, was jointly hosted by The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Congress (GSC), and by GSC President Tori Stanton. The week brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and campus partners to recognize the incredible contributions of our graduate and professional students. With a jam-packed calendar of events, the week highlighted both gratitude and community spirit, culminating in impressive engagement across campus.

Baseline graduate stipends for fiscal year 2026 announced

Dani Jaffe

Apr 9, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2025) — After reviewing data and working closely with colleges and leadership across campus, the University of Kentucky Graduate Stipend and Benefits Committee has updated baseline graduate stipends for fiscal year 2026.

Ph.D. student named 2025 CPS Rising Star

College of Engineering

Mar 28, 2025

Afsaneh Mahanipour, a graduate student in the Pigman College of Engineering, was one of 30 scholars from across the nation selected as a 2025 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Rising Star. Selected scholars attend the Rising Stars Workshop, hosted by Vanderbilt University.

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Seed Grants Available for Graduate Students: Research and Creative Activities Promoting Excellence in Research for Kentucky (PERK)

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Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Wrap-Up Celebrating Community

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