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Watch here: The UK December 2022 Commencement Ceremonies

Today, the University of Kentucky will celebrate its newest alumni at the December 2022 UK Commencement Ceremonies. All ceremonies will be livestreamed here on UKNow, via the university's YouTube channel. Approximately 1,200 graduates will participate in the Commencement Ceremonies.

2 UK students selected to speak at December Commencement

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has selected two student representatives including Lewis Honors College student Alyssa Hargis to speak at the UK December Commencement Ceremonies this Friday, Dec. 16, at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

'There's so much more to learn' — UK student Princess Agbozo blazes her own trail

First-generation student Princess Magor Agbozo came to UK from Ghana to follow her passion for global health access. A junior in the College of Public Health, Agbozo sees herself becoming a "health champion" for underserved communities.

‘Creating a Fertile and Sustainable Future’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series welcomes Jonathan Webb

Webb is the founder and CEO of AppHarvest, a sustainable foods company developing and operating some of the world’s largest high-tech indoor farms to build an efficient food system.

Curiosity awaits: Lexington community invited to join the 2022 Curiosity Fair

The Curiosity Fair at UK is an annual, community event that celebrates the role of curiosity in education. Faculty, staff and students create “curiosity stations'' or short demos that represent ideas from their classes, fields or research. There is always a wide variety of disciplines, and the event is an informal and fun way for participants to engage with new people and ideas with hopes to remind the campus community that learning is fun.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

The 10 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists will present their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide.

Interstride connects UK students 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.

UK 2022 Homecoming royalty crowned

Gracelyn Bush, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Johnny Zelenak II, of Oldham County, Kentucky, were crowned the 2022 University of Kentucky Homecoming queen and king during the halftime ceremonies at the UK vs. Mississippi State Homecoming football game at Kroger Field Saturday night.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates 2021 and 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

UK College of Arts and Sciences inducts 4 into hall of fame

Three alumni and one faculty member were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at a ceremony held on campus Sept. 30.