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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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Internationalize your classroom
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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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UKinSPIRE
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News

UKIC releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for fall 2025

Daniel Flener

Sep 12, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the commonwealth’s flagship research university, the University of Kentucky benefits from being globally engaged. It is important that all faculty and staff have the opportunity to be informed about UK’s many international connections and to contribute to this important strength of the university themselves.

Global Impact Award winners smiling at camera

UK International Center Announces 2025 Global Impact Award Winners

Daniel Flener

Sep 4, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky — The International Center at the University of Kentucky has announced the 2025 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. “These individuals are making a wonderful and positive difference with their dedication to helping create a more global University of Kentucky,” said Sue Roberts, associate provost for internationalization. “We are excited to honor their contributions.”

9 UK students earn Gilman Scholarships for education abroad

Tom Musgrave

Aug 15, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2025) — Nine University of Kentucky students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to support their education abroad goals.

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Upcoming Events

15- 20
Sep
2025

Global Health Case Competition

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

The Global Health Case Competition is an innovative student competition that rallies graduate and undergraduate students from...

GHI

15
Sep
2025

OPT Workshop

Monday, 2:30pm - 3:30pm | 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 ...

ISSS

18
Sep
2025

Global Hangout

Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building