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A group of Global Wildcats after they arrived on campus in Spring 2021

Global Wildcats graduate from UK

Daniel Flener
 May 2, 2024
Strategic Plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2024) — Among the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, one particular challenge to navigate was how to accommodate the University of Kentucky's many new international students, who would be unable to begin classes in-person in the fall of 2020.

Sue Roberts in India

Sue Roberts selected for Fulbright Scholar Program to India

Ryan Girves
 Apr 17, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 17, 2024) — University of Kentucky Associate Provost for Internationalization Sue Roberts, Ph.D., recently was selected to participate in the 2024 Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Program to India.

Shoulder to Shoulder Brigade 2024

Shoulder to Shoulder Global breaks ground on new health facility

Daniel Flener
 Apr 16, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2024) — For more than 16 years, Shoulder to Shoulder Global (STSG) has made a difference in the health of the local population of Santo Domingo, Ecuador. A part of University of Kentucky's Global Health Initiatives in the UK International Center, Shoulder to Shoulder’s programs also have been transformative for UK faculty, staff and student participants who take part in the regular short-term experiences in global health. 

Campus at sunset

UK Contracts with New Assistance Organization to Support International Travel

Jason Hope and Daniel Flener
 Apr 12, 2024
Strategic Plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 12, 2024) ⁠—The UK International Center and UK Risk Management are excited to announce a new partnership between the University and International SOS which will provide additional resources to support the health, safety, and security of members of the UK community traveling internationally. 

UK Surgery faculty make first in-person visit to Zambia’s largest teaching hospital through ACS H.O.P.E.

UK Surgery faculty make first in-person visit to Zambia’s largest teaching hospital through ACS H.O.P.E.

UK College of Medicine
 Apr 10, 2024

After years of virtual meetings and long-distance conversation, faculty members from the UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery were finally able to meet face-to-face with colleagues from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia last January as part of the American College of Surgeons’ Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.).

UK Faculty at Ionian University

UK School of Music, Ionian University to present free concert as part of cross-cultural exchange program

Ella Brown
 Mar 12, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) ⁠— This March, faculty from the University of Kentucky School of Music will be performing a public concert with visiting faculty from Ionian University in Corfu, Greece. The Greek musicians are traveling to Lexington this spring as part of a cross-cultural exchange program, after UK faculty visited Ionian University last fall. 

Students in Cornerstone

UK and Gen.G bring back award-winning conference Campus Takeover

Shelby Brown
 Mar 12, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky, (Feb. 19, 2024) — The University of Kentucky and Global esports and gaming organization Gen.G are bringing back their award-winning collegiate esports industry conference, Campus Takeover, on March 30 and April 6. This two-day event will bring together esports professionals with students and administrators from different universities. UK continues to pave the way as an esports ecosystem leader in the SEC and Midwest region.

Global Impact Awards

Nominations open for 2024 Global Impact Awards

Daniel Flener
 Feb 27, 2024
Strategic Plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2024) — The University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 UK Global Impact Awards. Nominations are being accepted through March 15, 2024. The UK Global Impact Awards recognize contributions towards enhancing UK’s global engagement through education, research and service, as well as fostering a culturally diverse, welcoming environment that is conducive to comprehensive campus internationalization. 

Flags on table

International Center releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for Spring 2024

Daniel Flener
 Feb 5, 2024
Strategic Plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 5, 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.  

Vaccine administered

Travel vaccinations now available at UK Pharmacist Care Clinic

Katie Florence
 Feb 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2024) — UK Retail Pharmacies now offers a new service to make preparing for international travel easier. The service provides travelers with all the required and recommended vaccines they need based on their destination. Travelers can prepare for their next trip abroad by receiving counseling based on their travel itinerary, as well as travel vaccinations, including:

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