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‘Truly Remarkable’: Center for Muscle Biology Lives Up to Challenge During COVID-19

In January 2021, the Center for Muscle Biology (CMB) officially transferred from the UK College of Medicine to become a part of the UK College of Health Sciences.

UK Junior Kayli Bolton Named Astronaut Scholar

The Lewis Honors College junior is one of 2021’s 60 recipients to be awarded a scholarship of up to $15,000 from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

'Behind the Blue': UK’s New Vice President for Institutional Diversity Katrice A. Albert

Katrice A. Albert, Ph.D., will begin her duties as vice president for institutional diversity on Sept. 27, 2021. UK Chief Communications Officer Jay Blanton talks with Albert about what she’s looking forward to in joining UK, particularly at this moment, as the institution is engaged in a broad-based and expansive effort around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

UK Receives $23.5 Million Clinical and Translational Science Award From the NIH

The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) has received a $23.5 million, four-year award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health.

UK Solar Car Team Wins Formula Sun Grand Prix

The independent, student-led organization that designs, builds, and races solar electric vehicles won the first national competition in its 22-year history earlier this month in Topeka, Kansas.

Gatton College Doctoral Student Contributes to Nationally Recognized Research

Her co-authored research paper, “The Role of Assurance in Equity Crowdfunding,” was recently featured in Forbes and has been published in The Accounting Review.

UK Students Construct Capsules for NASA, Send Them to International Space Station

The project continues UK's commitment to producing the next generation of aerospace engineers at NASA, and UK College of Engineering's contributions to space exploration.

UK Study: Healthy Dietary Intake Associated With Lower Brain Iron, Better Cognition in Older Adults

A new research study suggests that higher intake of specific nutrients can be associated with lower brain iron concentration and better cognitive performance in older adults.

New UK Program Offers Opportunities to Learn About State’s Natural Resources

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension-led program will include 15 classes aimed at making its participants stewards of the state’s natural resources.  

UK HR Partners With College of Social Work, Latino Affinity Group to Expand Mental Health Offerings

UK Human Resources has partnered with the College of Social Work to ensure that not only employees have access to mental health resources, but that they also have access to diverse mental health resources.

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