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UK student conduct review process underway following assault, racial slurs

UKNow Nov 7, 2022

University of Kentucky officials continue to address an incident that occurred in a campus residence hall early Sunday morning, Nov. 6.

Condemning violence; supporting our community

Campus Message Nov 7, 2022

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto sent the following message to the campus community today.

We are here for you.

Campus Message Nov 6, 2022

University of Kentucky Vice President for Student Success J. Kirsten Turner sent the following message to UK students this evening.

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Indian Student Association hosting Diwali 2022

UKNow Nov 3, 2022

Diwali is known as the “Festival of Lights” and is a Hindu holiday widely celebrated in India, in South Asia and across the Hindu diaspora.

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UK to celebrate first-generation students Nov. 7-11

UKNow article Nov 2, 2022

At the University of Kentucky, nearly one in four incoming freshmen and one in three transfer students are first-generation college students.

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Office of LGBTQ* Resources to host campuswide SafeZone Workshop

UKNow Oct 28, 2022

SafeZone Workshops are 90-minute workshops to equip individuals to be more aware and active allies. This workshop explores LGBTQ* identities, strategies for supporting student experiences and exploring LGBTQ* related campus and community resources.

College of Education dean receives national educational equity award

UKNow Oct 28, 2022

University of Kentucky College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig is the 2023 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award recipient.

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Walk in the footsteps of legendary Black jockeys at ‘Isaac to Oliver Family Stroll’

UKNow Oct 28, 2022

The University of Kentucky will help kick off Breeder’s Cup week with a special event taking place this Sunday, offering members of the community an opportunity to learn about the early days of horse racing and walk in the footsteps of legendary Black jockeys.

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

UKNow Oct 28, 2022

While Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month has come to a close, the Wildcat community can get ready for a campus favorite and signature program that continues to honor the life of those who came before us and the lives of those who are no longer with us — the Day of the Dead, or better known as Día de los Muertos.  What is Día de los Muertos? 

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MLK Center, partners celebrate the Week of M.O.R.E.

UKNow Oct 26, 2022

From Oct. 26-28, the University of Kentucky Martin Luther King Center is partnering with the Counseling Center, a unit it the Office for Student Success, the Neighborhood Healers Project and the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research to host a Week of M.O.R.E, which stands for Mental Health, Outreach, Resources and Education.

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