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Kentucky Innovative Scholarship offers hope to displaced students

Daniel Flener Nov 28, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 28, 2022) — The University of Kentucky is proud to be participating in a new program to support displaced students in Kentucky. The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) have launched the Kentucky Innovative Scholarship, which offers scholarships to displaced students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Kentucky.

Shoulder to Shoulder Global

Shoulder to Shoulder Global program awarded USAID grant

Craig Borie Nov 14, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2022) — The University of Kentucky’s Shoulder to Shoulder Global (STSG) program and Department of Pediatrics have been awarded a grant of $421,000 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to expand the nonprofit collaborative Centro de Salud Hombro a Hombro health center (CSHH) as an educational and empowerment site in Santo Domingo, Ecuador.

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New seed funding program will stimulate global research partnerships

Alicia Gregory Nov 14, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2022) — UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement) is a new internal funding opportunity for University of Kentucky faculty, jointly funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the UK International Center (UKIC).

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Interstride connects UK students to a global workforce

Daniel Flener Oct 20, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2022) — As our world becomes more globally interconnected, it is more important than ever for students to be connected to a global workforce. The University of Kentucky is partnering with Interstride, a market leader in technology that supports student navigation of industry-related visa processes and options and expands global career opportunities for international students, offering them the resources to have successful careers and providing domestic students the opportunity to discover resources for living and working abroad.

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Shoulder to Shoulder Global Celebrates 15 Years of Making a Difference

Grace Colville and Daniel Flener Oct 14, 2022

Lexington, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2022) — In 2002, six University of Kentucky medical residents traveled to Ecuador for a medical brigade with their professor, Tom Young, M.D. Upon their return, the small group shared their experiences with their peers. A few years later, that group of six had turned into 30, and Shoulder to Shoulder Global was born.

Professor in Ireland

Through Fulbright Scholar Program, UK geology professor unravels the erosion of the Appalachians — from Ireland

Sep 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2022) — Dave Moecher, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, recently returned from Ireland, where he spent five months studying the erosion of the Appalachian Mountains and exploring the unique culture and history of the Emerald Isle.

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UKIC releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for Fall 2022

Daniel Flener Sep 1, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2022) — As the University of Kentucky continues to become a more globally engaged campus, it is important that all faculty and staff are informed about UK’s many international connections and the opportunities they have to contribute to internationalization themselves.    

Students in Galapagos

Galápagos Islands Program Engages Students in History and Evolution

Daniel Flener Jul 26, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky (July 26, 2022) — Education abroad programs help students grow academically and personally by immersing them in global dimensions of their academic discipline while introducing them to different cultures. These programs also enliven education by connecting a field of study to a particular place, allowing students to experience that connection firsthand. For students interested in ecology, there really is no better place to connect to than the Galápagos Islands.

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International Center Staff Member Receives NAFSA Rising Star Young Leader Award

Daniel Flener Jun 3, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2022) – The University of Kentucky’s International Center is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association of International Educators has selected Caitlin Johnson, Immigration Case Coordinator/DSO, as the recipient of the prestigious NAFSA Rising Star Young Leader Award for 2022.  

Global Impact Award Winners

UK International Center Announces 2022 Global Impact Award Winners

Daniel Flener May 25, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2022) — The International Center at the University of Kentucky (UKIC) has announced the 2022 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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