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Thinking about grad school? It's never too late to learn!

Ann Blackford

Jan 16, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec.22, 2025) — When Donovan Scholar Lenora McGrath, Ed.D., walked across the stage to receive a Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D) on Friday, she proved there is no cut-off age for learning. Originally from New Jersey, McGrath, has called Kentucky home for the past 50 years. She spent 44 of those years teaching junior high and high school mathematics.

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Graduate School Graduate School Wrapped 2025: A Semester in Focus Highlights from a semester of impact and guidance for the weeks ahead

Christopher Whitley

Dec 10, 2025

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As the fall semester wraps, the University of Kentucky Graduate School celebrates graduate student achievements across research, teaching, and community and offers motivating guidance for finals and the weeks ahead.

The students in the graduate level course taught by associate professor Justin Nichols, known as the Good Deeds Project.

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

Amanda Nelson

Nov 5, 2025

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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.

Christopher Whitley

Nov 3, 2025

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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.

Johnathan Sehkar, left, and Amos Akinyemi.

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.

Ryan Girves

Oct 13, 2025

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.

A graduate student at the University of Kentucky participates in a professional development workshop, taking notes during a Stuckert Career Center career session.

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.

Christopher Whitley

Oct 8, 2025

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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.

University of Kentucky graduate students participate in a mindfulness and yoga session at the Johnson Center during Mental Health Awareness Week.

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.

Christopher Whitley

Oct 7, 2025

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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)

Oct 3, 2025

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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.

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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

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Graduate School Graduate School Wrapped 2025: A Semester in Focus Highlights from a semester of impact and guidance for the weeks ahead

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 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.

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.

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

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