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The UK International Center supports faculty, staff and scholars at UK by inspiring global learning, sponsoring global operations and promoting international partnerships and research.

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  • Internationalize your classroom
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  • Hiring and Hosting Int’l Faculty, Staff and Scholars
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  • UKinSPIRE
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News

UK receives APLU International Impact Award for Global Engagement

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2023) — In recognition of its commitment to furthering internationalization on campus and fostering a more diverse campus community, The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has named the University of Kentucky the 2023 winner of the APLU International Impact Award for Global Engagement. The award was accepted on behalf of the university by Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Eric Monday, Ph.D., at the annual meeting of the APLU’s awards ceremony. 

International Studies Program to host symposium on conflict-induced displacement

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2023) — In honor of International Education Week, the University of Kentucky's International Studies Program and International Center are proud to host a symposium on conflict-induced displacements from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 17, in the Office of China Initiatives.

UK Music faculty travel to Greece's Ionian University as part of new exchange

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2023) — From Oct. 16–20, 2023, eight faculty members from the University of Kentucky School of Music (UK SOM) traveled to Ionian University in Corfu, Greece, to participate in the first full exchange as part of a new bilateral relationship between UK and Ionian University. Corfu is an island west of mainland Greece and east of Italy. The Ionian Academy, the precursor to Ionian University, was the first Greek academic institution established in modern times.

Upcoming Events

28
Nov
2023
Global Health Book Club Virtual Discussion
Tuesday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom

Join globally minded faculty, staff, students and community members and engage in global health thought without needing to get on a plane. Participant...

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28
Nov
2023
GHI Spanish Conversation Group
Tuesday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom

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30
Nov
2023
Global Health Book Club In-Person Discussion
Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Bradley Hall - Room 207

Join globally minded faculty, staff, students and community members and engage in global health thought without needing to get on a plane. Participant...

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