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UK Writing Center open online this summer, serving grad students Skilled consultants specialize in one-on-one assistance with writing at any stage of the writing process

May 27, 2026

The UK Writing Center is open for summer term! Schedule an appointment to work on a project. Summer is the perfect time to work on theses, dissertations, articles, and chapters.The Writing Center serves UK undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. Our skilled consultants specialize in one-on-one assistance with writing at any stage of the writing process.

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

DGS, DGC Appointment Process

Apr 23, 2026, 3:23 PM

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

Article

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.

Grad2Scholar

Mar 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

Grad2Scholar Grad2Scholar: Using Grad School to Prepare and Plan for Your Future Career Career planning support for graduate students, with a focus on doctoral students entering candidacy.

Apr 10, 2026, 2:00 – 11:59 PM

Professional Enhancement

Join Abbie Wood from the Stuckert Career Center for a Grad2Scholar session on using graduate school to plan your next career step with clarity and confidence.

Writing Camp Announced for Spring '26 - Virtual and in-person Thesis and Dissertation Writing Camp

Mar 16–20, 2026

The Graduate School's Spring Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp will be held over Spring Break, March 16-20.

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