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Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Wrap-Up Celebrating Community

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.

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Funding: How It Works! Fundamentals of Grantseeking for a Shifting Funding Landscape

Funding: How It Works! Fundamentals of Grantseeking for a Shifting Funding Landscape Speaker: Lou Hurst of the Proposal Development Office

Baseline graduate stipends for fiscal year 2026 announced

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.

Free Goodie Bag Giveaways! Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 6! Last Day! While Supplies Lasts!

April 16- Grad Goodies Giveaway; Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up  Grad Goodies Giveaway! -  Come get a free swag bag from the Grad School all day long (while supplies last). The second coffee & pastries pop-up will be in the same location as this event so you can get even more sweet treats!  Where: Gillis Building, Room 104 When: 12:30-5:00   "Grad & Go" - Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up #1 Where: The 90 Room, Room 215 When: 9:30-11:30

Grad Student Baseball Night! Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 5! Free Admission & $6 Guest Tix!

Come by Proud Park to support the Wildcats in their game against Miami of Ohio at 7:00! All graduate and professional students get free entry with a student ID. Bring your friends, family, prospective students, or just come join in the fun!  Guest tickets here-- only $6!

Day 4 Events! Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 4 Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up / The "Write" Stuff

April 14- Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up  "Grad & Go" - Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up #1 Where: Patterson Office Tower, Room 108 When: 9:30-11:00 "Grad & Go" - Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up #2 Where: Law Building, In front of PJs Coffee When: 12:00-1:30 The "Write" Stuff - Thesis & Dissertation Preparation Event Where: Zoom Link Here When: 3:00-4:00 PM

BLOCK PARTY! Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 3 Family-Friendly Event!

April 11- SGA & GSC Block Party!  Come join the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Congress for a block party! There will be BBQ, games, activities, and more!  Where: Graduate Student Housing Green Space Lawn between Shawnee & Greg Page  When: 7:00-9:00 PM 

Day 2 Events Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 2 Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up and "Grad-itude & Growth"

April 10 - Pastries & Coffee Pop-Up and "Grad-itude & Growth"!    "Grad-itude & Growth" - Wellness Events All Day Long!       Free Massage Chair Sessions!      Stop by the free massage chairs on campus for your own 25-minute sessions! While you're there, enjoy      a free goodie bag from Student  Success! 

Day 1 Events Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 1 Kickoff and "From Grad to Great!"

Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Day 1 Kickoff Events! Stay tuned on all our social medias for updates and reminders during the week. @UKYGradSchool    April 9th - Kickoff and "From Grad to Great!"  From Grad to Great!  Resume Workshop: Join Abbie Wood online and in-person for her resume workshop.