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Sue Roberts elected to APLU Commission on International Initiatives Executive Committee

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

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

Markey forges global alliance for cancer research

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. 

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

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. 

UK International Center releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for Fall 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.  

UK student sees fashion dream job in action on education abroad program in Italy

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.

UK International Center announces 2024 Global Impact Award winners

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.

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

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.

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

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.