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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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Global Engagement Academy
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International travel
Global Impact Awards
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UKinSPIRE
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News

From Kentucky to Ireland: Fulbright researcher explores agricultural impacts on water quality

Briana Fortunato

Sep 18, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2026) — Bill Ford, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), specializes in hydrology and water quality. His research focuses on understanding how agricultural practices affect water as it moves through the landscape. In 2026, the Fulbright U.S.

UK recognized with 2026 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education

Daniel Flener

Sep 4, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2026) — The University of Kentucky has been recognized as a winner for the 2026 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Strategic Partnerships for Shoulder to Shoulder Global. The Institute of International Education (IIE) bestows this honor to recognize and support the innovative and successful models for developing and expanding international education in practice today.

UK students explore Australia’s equine industry

UK Ag Equine Programs

Aug 27, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2026) — Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” A group of University of Kentucky students set out to prove that quote true as they began their summer break with an Education Abroad program to Australia.

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Upcoming Events

18
Sep
2026

OPT Workshop

Friday, 2:30pm - 3:30pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Are you an F-1 student looking for training or work experience for your degree? You may want to consider Optional Practical Training (OPT).OPT allows ...

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24
Sep
2026

Language/Cultural Exchange

Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Join the SLIPAS (Student Leaders for International Programming in Arts and Sciences) for fun, interactive language practice and cultural discoveries! ...

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01
Oct
2026

Global Hangout

Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Join the International Student Leadership Team for another Global Hangout. Global Hangouts are open to all students at UK and are a great way to unwin...

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