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News

Sue Roberts elected to APLU Commission on International Initiatives Executive Committee

Daniel Flener Dec 6, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2024) – Sue Roberts, Ph.D., associate provost for internationalization at the University of Kentucky, has been elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Commission on International Initiatives (CII). The election results were announced at the 2024 APLU Annual Meeting in November.

UK honored for 75 years of international education

Daniel Flener Dec 3, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2024) — The University of Kentucky has earned the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence for its 75 years of collaboration with the international Open Doors program.

Sport Social Work Research Lab announces new international partnership, grant-funded project and book

Dec 2, 2024

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Upcoming Events

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Jan
2025

Spring 2025 Education Abroad Fair

Tuesday, 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom AB

Still figuring out your summer plans? Take 2025 international with UK Education Abroad and Exchanges! Get outside the classroom, gain firsthand intern...

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22
Jan
2025

On-Campus Social Security Card Requests

Wednesday, 10:00am - 1:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

For on-campus help requesting a social security card, please follow the below steps.Follow these STEPS: 1. Complete the online application&n...

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