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Faculty, Staff & Scholars

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

Global Learning

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Teach courses abroad
Global Engagement Academy
Global Health Initiatives

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International travel
Global Impact Awards
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Current international partnerships
UKinSPIRE
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Cultivating and advancing global learning, understanding, and connection by leading, supporting, and inspiring global engagement.

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News

UK International Center releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for Fall 2024

Daniel Flener Sep 17, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) — As the University of Kentucky continues to become a more globally engaged campus, it is important that all faculty and staff have the opportunity to be informed about UK’s many international connections and to contribute to internationalization themselves.

UK student sees fashion dream job in action on education abroad program in Italy

Bailey Vandiver Sep 12, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2024) — University of Kentucky merchandising, apparel and textiles senior Chloe Hopkins found her place in the fashion industry. The first in her family to travel outside the country, the Bowling Green, Kentucky, native recently studied abroad on a UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty-directed program in Italy.

UK International Center announces 2024 Global Impact Award winners

Daniel Flener Sep 11, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2024) — The International Center at the University of Kentucky has announced the 2024 UK Global Impact Award winners. Recipients comprise faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have significantly contributed to the university’s global engagement through education, research and service, as well those who have fostered a culturally diverse, welcoming environment.

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Upcoming Events

14- 19
Oct
2024

Global Health Case Competition

Monday, 12:00pm - Saturday, 5:00pm | Lee Todd Building, College of Pharmacy

GHI

17
Oct
2024

OPT Workshop

Thursday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Optional practical training is a benefit of the F-1 status. It allows eligible students to get real-world work (paid or unpaid) experience related to ...

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08
Nov
2024