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Markey forges global alliance for cancer research

Elizabeth Chapin Oct 17, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center helped launch the Global Cancer Consortium, an innovative partnership uniting top cancer centers across continents. The new group is advancing cancer research, education, and patient care to tackle one of the world's most pressing health challenges. 

Chizimuzo Okoli in Taiwan

Fulbright Specialist program allows UK professor to explore mental health with global perspective

Chizimuzo Okoli Oct 4, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2024) — For Chizimuzo Okoli, Ph.D., offering his expertise to address global mental health as a Fulbright Specialist was the opportunity of a lifetime. 

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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.  

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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.

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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.

Students on Shoulder to Shoulder Global

Physical therapy students gain hands-on experience through Shoulder to Shoulder Ecuador

Hayden Gooding Sep 5, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2024) – One of the most valuable ways University of Kentucky students can spend their time is by getting real-life, hands-on experience in their field of study.

Global mobility map

2nd cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows to pursue high-impact international research

Erin Wickey Jul 16, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) — The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC) have announced the second cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows. 

Calibria Weapons

UK SA/VS professor discovers Spartacus’ 1st battlefield in southern Italy

Jennifer Sciantarelli and Tom Musgrave Jul 12, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 12, 2024) — University of Kentucky archaeologist Paolo Visonà, Ph.D., an adjunct associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s School of Art and Visual Studies (SA/VS), announced a major archaeological discovery in Calabria, Italy. Visonà and his team discovered Spartacus’ first battlefield in southern Italy and Roman fortification systems built by Crassus to blockade Spartacus’ army.

Bryce Noblit and family in Kenya

From Kentucky to Kenya: UK alum’s journey of medical missions

Hayden Gooding Jul 1, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 26, 2024) —Not everyone gets to walk outside and watch monkeys play together in their front yard, but for Bryce Noblitt, M.D., and his family, this has become a new normal.

Students in College of Pharmacy

Bonds across borders: 35 years of partnership with Kitasato University

Rosa Mejia-Cruz Jul 1, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 25, 2024) – This year, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) marks a significant milestone: the 35th anniversary of its academic exchange program with Kitasato University School of Pharmacy in Tokyo, Japan. Since its inception in 1989, this enduring partnership has facilitated a robust exchange of knowledge, cultural understanding, and innovative practices, profoundly impacting pharmacy education and training in both countries.

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