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Eight graduate students among those selected for 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

Grace Whitworth

May 7, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2026) — The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment (TFISE) at the University of Kentucky selected 12 students for the inaugural cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars conducting research in environment and sustainability.

Congratulations to UK's outstanding graduate teaching assistants!

May 1, 2026

Front row, from left: Graduate Teaching Assistants Faith Hensley and Clara Mitchinson. Back row, third from left: Graduate Teaching Assistant Alex Farone. Not pictured: Graduate Teaching Assistant Edgar Garcia-Velozo. Carter Skaggs | UK Photo

How the UK Graduate School can help student athletes take the next step in professional sports For grad student athletes like Jordan Obi, graduate education at the University of Kentucky can strengthen performance now while building a foundation for what comes next

Christopher Whitley

Apr 20, 2026

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From career advising and professional development to academic flexibility and a nationally recognized support system, the UK Graduate School offers student athletes' tools that can help them compete at a high level and prepare for life in professional sports. Jordan Obi’s experience helps show what that can look like.

Your next big step! Your candidacy moment starts here: Grad2Scholar launches April 3 April workshops will celebrate qualifying exam milestones and offer practical sessions on candidacy, career planning, grantseeking and GenAI tools.

Christopher Whitley

Apr 1, 2026

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Grad2Scholar is a spring workshop series from The Graduate School that supports graduate students as they move through the post quals transition and plan what comes next. The series includes an April 3 celebration and panel plus Zoom sessions on career planning, Grant seeking and GenAI tools.

The Graduate School GradTeach Live! 2026 celebrates standout graduate teaching at UK Graduate teaching assistants showcased their teaching philosophy in three minute finals presentations at The Cornerstone.

Christopher Whitley

Mar 25, 2026

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GradTeach Live! 2026 brought graduate teaching to the spotlight with a fast paced finals showcase that celebrated teaching philosophy, instructional skill, and classroom impact across discipline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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How the UK Graduate School can help student athletes take the next step in professional sports For grad student athletes like Jordan Obi, graduate education at the University of Kentucky can strengthen performance now while building a foundation for what comes next

Your next big step! Your candidacy moment starts here: Grad2Scholar launches April 3 April workshops will celebrate qualifying exam milestones and offer practical sessions on candidacy, career planning, grantseeking and GenAI tools.

The Graduate School GradTeach Live! 2026 celebrates standout graduate teaching at UK Graduate teaching assistants showcased their teaching philosophy in three minute finals presentations at The Cornerstone.

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.

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