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Spotlights Archived

 

Fighting for the Most Innocent and Weak Among Us - Jan 29, 2009 - UK Center for the Study of Violence Against Children is working to reduce and end violence against children.

UK Bookstore Celebrates Grand Opening - Jan 29, 2009 - UK and Follett recently completed a total facelift of the UK Bookstore, which now features more than 23,000 square feet.

eUreKa! Where Students Build the Foundations of Our Future - Jan 20, 2009 - eUreKa! Where Students Build the Foundations of Our Future

A Place to Call Home - Jan 16, 2009 - UK Law Helps Rita Mays Earn Her Habitat for Humanity House

An Entertaining Passion - Jan 12, 2009 - As one of the largest student-run organizations on campus, UK’s StudentActivities Board provides entertainment and educational opportunitiesreflective of a diverse array of interests.

Lexington to Lift Its Voice in King's Memory - Jan 4, 2009 - A world-class musical tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will mark the 2009 observance of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday set for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Heritage Hall of Lexington Center in downtown Lexington.

Holiday Greetings to the University of Kentucky Community - Dec 16, 2008 - Patsy and I hope your holidays bring joy and celebration to you and yours. Please watch the video message from me and Patsy.

Service to Country Through Dentistry - Dec 16, 2008 - UK Alumnus Dr. John Clements proves it’s never too late to follow your passion in life. Clements’ dedication to service through dentistry led him to fulfill a lifelong dream of service to his country.

Finals Midnight Crunch Brunch – UK students' favorite event! - Dec 8, 2008 - Each fall UK students take a break and relax during the Finals Midnight Crunch Brunch – an event that serves up a hot breakfast and provides stress relieving activities prior to their finals.

Not All First-Year Students at UK Are Freshmen - Nov 26, 2008 - A UK senior proves you don't have to start out at UK to become part of the Big Blue family

Where leaders are born - Nov 20, 2008 - UK's Emerging Leadership Institute helps freshmen students develop the leadership potential through a semester of programs and real-life experiences.

Educating Locally to Lead Globally - Nov 17, 2008 - Devanathan Sudharshan, Dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics, focuses on making UK students world ready.

Thanks to a new program, a former UK student reclaims the dream of graduating - Nov 14, 2008 - Project Graduate is a program that helpsKentuckians who came just short of earning their college degrees go back toschool to finish what they started years ago.

Derby-Eve Gala Impacts Research at UK - Nov 10, 2008 - The internationally-known Barnstable Brown Derby-Eve Gala has a lasting impact on research at the University of Kentucky.

Former Cat Earns Opportunity of a Lifetime during World Series - Oct 29, 2008 - As the former Wildcat, heís been a huge part of recent UK basketball and football teams. Now, a UK graduate has found new-found national fame because of the role he played in this year's World Series.

What do Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Ford and Clinton have in common with this UK Alum? - Oct 23, 2008 - A University of Kentucky Alum receives national recognition that puts him in the same company as John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, and Elvis Presley.

UK's Greek Community Celebrates Contributions to Campus - Oct 20, 2008 - No Matter the Letter, We're All Greek Together Greek Week 2008

UK Homecoming: A Timeless Tradition - Oct 13, 2008 - UK Homecoming Week is the biggest celebration of the year among the University of Kentucky community.

Saving the Stories of Kentucky's Past - Oct 10, 2008 - The UK Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, under the direction of Doug Boyd, continues its nationally recognized work preserving the stories of our Commonwealth.

FUSION Brings University Community Together to Serve - Oct 1, 2008 - FUSION is able to give all UK students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to start off their school year in a helpful way by serving for three hours at a local non-profit agency or area neighborhood residence.

2008 Freshman Class Breaks Records - Sep 19, 2008 - Enrollment numbers this fall show UK is experiencing a record number of minority students in its 2008 freshman class, as the academic quality of the class advances as well: two of the core principles of UK's quest to become a Top 20 Public Research University.

A Passion for Undergraduate Research - Sep 19, 2008 - UK student and Beckman Scholar Lesley Mann found her passion through the Office of eUreKa! (Experiences in Undergraduate Research and Kreative Activities)

Todd Encourages Campus to Keep Pushing Despite Budget Woes - Sep 19, 2008 - In his State of the University Address, University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. recounted the accomplishments the school has made despite deep budget cuts experienced over the last year.

Who's that Cat? - Sep 16, 2008 - Wildcat has been a staple at UK sporting events since 1976, when he first appeared at Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp Arena to entertain the crowds.

Gameday Matters - Sep 16, 2008 - As we embark on another football season here at UK, I would like to remind everyone how important it is to be a good neighbor.

A Curiosity for Innovation - Sep 16, 2008 - In a corner of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building, on the third floor, Tom Lester can peer out over the courtyard where hundreds of future engineers congregate and share ideas.