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Today's Commencement Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Watch here: The December 2025 UK Commencement Ceremonies

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Dec 19, 2025

Today, the University of Kentucky will celebrate its newest alumni at the December 2025 UK Commencement Ceremonies. Nearly 1,300 graduates are expected to participate.

Brysen Honeycutt’s upcoming role with Walt Disney Imagineering represents the culmination of years of focus and preparation at the University of Kentucky.

Building magic at UK

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Dec 17, 2025

For Brysen Honeycutt, graduating from the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and Lewis Honors College is more than a milestone — it’s the launch point of a dream shaped by resilience, creativity and a lifelong fascination with how joy is built.

Brysen Honeycutt, left, and RaShaun West I will deliver remarks at UK’s December 2025 Commencement ceremonies

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers (one from the Lewis Honors College)

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Dec 16, 2025

Two student representatives have been selected to speak during the University of Kentucky’s December 2025 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The student speakers are Brysen Honeycutt and RaShaun West I.

‘Fulfilled by my time here’: UK honors grad blends engineering and management on path to Toyota

By Ben Branscum and Jenny Wells-Hosley

Dec 16, 2025

As she prepares to cross the Commencement stage Dec. 19, Evelyn Hinz is reflecting on a University of Kentucky journey that brought together engineering, business and honors — and ultimately shaped the start of her career.

Gretchen Ruschman graduated from Cambridge University with a Master of Philosophy degree. Photo provided by Gretchen Ruschman.

From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge

By Bailey Vandiver

Dec 9, 2025

After graduating from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) in 2024, Ruschman began her studies at the University of Cambridge, where she earned her Master of Philosophy in medical science with a focus on obstetrics and gynecology. She is now in her first year in the NIH Oxford-Cambridge (OxCam) Scholars Program, through which students earn their doctorate while researching with one of the two universities and the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

‘UK at the Half’: Join the #BBN for Fall 2026

By Meg Mills

Dec 1, 2025

For this “UK at the Half,” Sarah Ballard, the acting senior executive director for strategic enrollment, explains the importance of applying early. High school seniors now have two online application options to begin their University of Kentucky journey. Future Wildcats can apply using either the UK Application or the Common App.

‘It’s a special outdoor classroom’: UK Robinson Forest Field Day demonstrates flash flooding modules for local youth

By Christopher Carney

Nov 20, 2025

CLAYHOLE, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2025) — More than 60 middle school and high school students from Breathitt and Letcher counties were invited to learn about the factors influencing flash flooding at Robinson Forest, a 14,800-acre forest in the Cumberland Plateau and home to some of the least disturbed watersheds in Eastern Kentucky.

2025 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced, 12 from Lewis Honors College!

By Haven L. Patrick

Nov 19, 2025

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards. Chad Risko, Ph.D., faculty director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, and Research Ambassadors, presented the awards.

Campus donors will receive additional perks for helping secure a Big Blue victory against Tennessee Tech.

Big Blue Crush blood drive begins Monday at UK

By Eric Lindsey

Nov 14, 2025

Giving blood to Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) saves local lives throughout the year, but Kentucky fans who donate during Big Blue Crush have extra incentive: a chance to beat rival Tennessee.

Students Rally Behind Operation Secret Santa with Holiday Food Drive

By Adrienne Clarke

Nov 14, 2025

During the Ideas that Matter series, our third guest speakers were Operation Secret Santa (OSS) nonprofit founder Katie Keys (also known as “Head Elf”) and Honors alumna Lucy Jett Waterbury, who shared OSS’s inspiring origin story and its growing impact. Through its mission “Creating Christmas without barriers,” OSS served over 2,000 families, including over 6,000 children, last year.

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