Skip to main
University-wide Navigation

UK grad students plan donation drives to support local and global causes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2025) — For students in the University of Kentucky College of Education, giving back to the community is more than a good deed — it’s part of the learning experience.   Graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion are once again putting their classroom lessons into action through a series of donation drives to support local and global causes. 

Research and Professional Enhancement GradResearch Live brings three minute research talks to The Cornerstone on Nov. 5 Graduate students share clear, three minute stories with one static slide. The event is free and open to the campus and the community.

Graduate students take the stage for GradResearch Live on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Esports Theater at The Cornerstone. The format features three minute talks with a single slide and is designed for a general audience. Family and friends are welcome.

Graduate Mentorship Opportunities Start to Finish Mentorship Program Builds Lifelong Wildcat Connections A mentorship initiative from the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and Graduate Student Congress helps students connect, grow, and succeed at the University of Kentucky.

The Start to Finish Mentorship Program, offered by the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and Graduate Student Congress, connects students with mentors who guide them from their first semester through graduation. Now hosted on the Wildcat Network, the program builds meaningful academic and professional relationships that support success beyond the classroom. To explore the full story, read the original UKNow article by Ryan Girves.

Professional Development Opportunities The University of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center is offering a series of career workshops this fall to help master’s and doctoral students prepare for success beyond graduation. The University of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center is offering a series of career workshops this fall to help master’s and doctoral students prepare for success beyond graduation.

The Stuckert Career Center is hosting “Exploring Career Paths for Graduate Students,” a professional workshop series designed to help graduate students discover career options, build professional skills, and connect academic learning to future success.

Graduate Student Wellness & Community Graduate Student Congress Promotes Wellness During Mental Health Awareness Week Events on Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 encourage mindfulness, movement, and connection across the University of Kentucky graduate community.

The University of Kentucky Graduate Student Congress (GSC) is leading Mental Health Awareness Week to highlight the importance of well-being among graduate students. Featuring a Virtual Resource Fair on Oct. 7 and a Yoga & Fitness Class on Oct. 9, the week invites students to recharge, connect, and discover support resources available through UK.

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

Promoting Excellence in Research for Kentucky (PERK) Graduate Student Seed Grants Now Available  The University of Kentucky is committed to Advancing Kentucky Together and that includes supporting the next generation of scholars and creators. Through the  Promoting Excellence in Research for Kentucky (PERK) program, starter grants are now available for currently enrolled graduate students to fund research and creative project6s that advance the Commonwealth. 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Filter News