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Keeneland Association Gifts $1.3 Million to UK for Equine Drug Research and Testing Program

The Keeneland Association continues its long-standing philanthropic relationship with the University of Kentucky with a gift of $1.3 million to the Keeneland Endowed Chair in Equine Veterinary Science.

After Finding Passion in Research at UK, She Hopes to Inspire Others

Inspired by her peers, Kenyatta Mitchell completed her undergraduate research focusing on civil rights coalitions in Mississippi. She traveled 850 miles to Mississippi where she found answers beyond her initial research question.

Collaboration Key to Defeating Opioid Epidemic

The challenge we face is too complex for one approach or one solution. It changes shape and form too often for us not to partner in ways that make us more efficient and effective, but also nimble and capable of adapting as the challenge does.  

Writer Jeff Worley Appointed Kentucky Poet Laureate

Jeff Worley, retired editor of University of Kentucky's research magazine, Odyssey, has been appointed 2019-2020 Kentucky Poet Laureate by Gov. Matt Bevin.

Grant Supports Free Dental Screening Effort in Eastern Kentucky

In support of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, held each April, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) provided over 300 oral health screenings during the annual Hillbilly Days event in Pikeville.

RX Summit Shines Light on Opioid Epidemic with Rogers’ Leadership

Nearly a decade ago, it was a small conference about an issue only starting to come out of the shadows of stigma and shame – the growing epidemic of opioid addiction and substance abuse disorder.

A Changed View and Changed Approach in UK’s Emergency Departments

As the chair of the department, Dr. Roger Humphries has implemented policies and programs to help address the needs of the 350 to 400 patients they see per day who are affected by complications related to opioid use disorder.

Segerstrom to Deliver 2018-19 Distinguished Professor Lecture

Suzanne C. Segerstrom, a professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Psychology, is serving as the 2018-19 UK College of Arts and Sciences' Distinguished Professor and will present the annual Distinguished Professor Lecture this week.

UK's First Bridge Clinic Offers Immediate Access to Opioid Treatment

When the Kentucky Cabinet for Family and Health Services put out a call for ideas to improve access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), Drs. Laura Fanucchi, Michelle Lofwall and Sharon Walsh submitted a proposal.

Official Launch of Fall 2019 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Application Underway

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship, part of University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, announced that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2019 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp.

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