UK Philanthropy News

OD4UK 2024
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The annual event allows the Wildcat community to help carry out the university’s mission and ensure brighter futures throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.  More than 50 colleges, programs and causes at the University of…
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For most budding fashionistas, accessories serve to complete an outfit. Many insist on the right handbag, the perfect patent-leather stiletto or some glistening bangle to bring a look together. TaMyah Jordan’s must-have…
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  On October 27, the University of Kentucky, along with donors and community partners, celebrated the achievement of the $2.1 billion goal for Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign — the largest fundraising campaign in…
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Continuing a “legacy like no other,” late University of Kentucky alum and former trustee Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton bestowed a transformational gift of $100 million to the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (…
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Stanley Pigman understands the immense impact of higher education and financial support. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, he is also passionate about engineering being an accessible career path for students from the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics held a naming ceremony for the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods last week to…
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  In an email to the University of Kentucky community on March 9, 2023, UK President Eli Capilouto announced Jake Lemon had accepted the position of Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at the…
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A plan to name the Rose Street Redevelopment Park Project as Alumni Commons was approved on September 16, 2022, by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. The $9 million development project located between Columbia Avenue…
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Tanner Thompson, from Monticello, Kentucky, triple majored in accounting, finance and management. That means that while he was a student, Tanner was usually reading, studying or attending classes. However, on game day, Tanner…
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On April 21, 2022, more than 50 colleges, programs and causes at the University of Kentucky participated in the fourth 24-hour university-wide giving day, “One Day for UK.” A total of 3,409 donors contributed $2,408,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2022) — A transformative gift of more than $5.2 million will create a new home for the University of Kentucky’s College of Design and an exciting entry point into Lexington. The gift from …
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A historic $5 million gift from the University of Kentucky’s largest single donor will help thousands of young Kentuckians from underserved areas obtain a degree from UK. The scholarship program will also target…
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As a busy working mother of two small children, Christina Hesley hesitated to walk away from the salary and benefits of her full-time job. Still, she dreamed of going to graduate school to expand her career by becoming a…
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The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a $3 million gift to the College of Engineering from alumnus and longtime supporter of the university James F. Hardymon during the Dec. 14 meeting. The gift will…
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Charlotte Seeger loves helping people, particularly those experiencing trauma or difficulty like cancer or post-traumatic stress syndrome. In fact, her deepest connections to the University of Kentucky have come through…
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On Thursday, Nov. 18, the University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy honored seven UK employees and volunteers at the Terry B. Mobley Philanthropy Awards Ceremony. Held in the Harris Ballroom of the Gatton Student Center, the…
Alumna donor Nancy F. Hanna '68 (center) met in June with theatre and arts administration student Chelsea Russell '21 (left) and master's student in music Houston Tyrrell (right).
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When Nancy Fish Hanna (’68 home economics, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) was a child growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina and Milford, Pennsylvania, she had what some might call a magical childhood…
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STORY BY WHITNEY HALE, UK PR ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN UKNOW AUGUST 25, 2021 Like many preteens though, Kaufmann had other ideas of how he would prefer to spend his time. But what started out as an inconvenience, eventually…
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Dylan Gentry was raised in Green County by a single father, a hard-working UK 4-H extension agent who also runs a small business to make ends meet for his two children. Growing up, Dylan tagged along to his father’s 4-H meetings…
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Dear Campus Community, This morning, I have the bittersweet responsibility to tell the UK community that Mike Richey is retiring at the end of 2021 as UK’s vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement. In the coming…
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Oftentimes people find themselves having to make sacrifices when it comes to postgraduate work, whether it's in the form of pay, location, or position. However for a lucky few, their hard work, perseverance, and access to…
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“We don’t know what it’s like to live in a world without Myra.” This is a stark reality that so many people are feeling at this moment. Some might say our community is weaker today with the loss of an alumna who spent much of…
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On the morning of April 6, Amanda Trail knew there was only one pair of shoes to wear that day: her UK basketball shoes, a gift from her Duke-loving boyfriend. We won’t talk about that part. More importantly, Trail, a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 10, 2021)— For 24 hours on Wednesday, April 21, more than 50 colleges, programs and causes at the University of Kentucky participated in the third university-wide giving day, “One Day for…
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The University of Kentucky’s giving day, “One Day for UK,” is today, Wednesday, April 21. The UK community is encouraged to participate in the 24-hour virtual event to help advance the university’s mission to improve people’s…
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Taylor Blair is Director of Orientation and Outreach at UK. He is building strong, authentic communities through virtual and in-person experiences that make students excited to come to UK and build…
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On April 21, the University of Kentucky will celebrate its third university-wide giving day, "One Day for UK" For 24 hours, the university will encourage donors around the world to give to the college, unit or cause they…
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The Women and Philanthropy Network at the University of Kentucky recently awarded $217,342 to six academic initiatives at UK. This brings their lifetime grants to $2,484,392. The Women and Philanthropy Network was formed in…
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When Gus Peed reflects on his life, and successes along the way, he recognizes that hard work, a drive to achieve, opportunity and an outstretched hand have shaped his life successes. The help Gus Peed received enabled him to…
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Astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave, who has been on six space missions and spent more time beyond earth than any human being to date suggested that “It’s useless to leave this Earth unless you know what it’s like to live in it.” The…
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You could say, three p’s shaped Rebecca Liebert: planning, project management and not procrastinating. For the University of Kentucky alumna, these qualities were instilled early in life. Planning for crops on her family’s farm…
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When Duane Kirking, then a pharmacy student at the University of Wisconsin, and Marilyn Howard, a UK pharmacy student from Harlan, Ky, met at a national student pharmacy convention in 1973, neither of them knew at the time that…
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When the new Bill Gatton Student Center on the University of Kentucky campus opened in 2018, the vision was to provide a larger space with modern technology to meet the needs of an ever growing and thriving campus community.…
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Dr. Bing Zhang recognizes how profoundly his life was changed by a helping hand at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a doctorate in statistics. Now he’s helping UK students both personally and through a generous gift…
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In his recently published book, “Not by Accident,” University of Kentucky alumnus Eric Coleman (‘92) says nothing in his life has been coincidental, not the people and relationships that have shaped his life, nor the…
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One day to build a brighter future together. Mark your calendars! On September 16, the University of Kentucky will celebrate the second-annual university-wide giving day, “One Day for UK” For 24 hours, alumni, friends,…
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Most choose to attend college to earn an education —hoping they will gain knowledge to prepare them for the pursuit of a career. But the path to a degree can unlock more than job opportunities. Just ask Chris Gorman. It was…
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To say that Adam Prewitt lived life large might be a bit of an understatement. Descriptions from his family and friends describe a young man who was passionate about his life, about books and knowledge, the outdoors, adventure,…
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University of Kentucky alum, Michael Gorrell (2015), grew up in McLean, Virginia where not many UK fans could be found. However, the home he shared with his parents, Warren and Catherine, and his sisters, was true blue. Warren…
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The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees today approved the naming of a campus facility and an athletics complex in connection with the generosity of two major donors to the university. Woodland Glen II residence hall will…
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A group of University of Kentucky alumni are putting their degrees to work by showing support for front line workers and local restaurants. With backgrounds in business and medicine, Michael Zhu, Jodi Llanora, Kyle Luo, Logan…
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A passionate innovator, University of Kentucky alumnus S.J. "Sam" Whalen is recognized as a pioneer in brazing (a metal-joining process akin to welding), welding and non-destructive testing (techniques to evaluate the properties…
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As a soil and crop production specialist, Herbert F. Massey Jr. traveled the world, helping farmers and governments to grow crops. Working through the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, he…
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Saturday, May 2, 2020   For Kentuckians and Kentuckians at heart, the first Saturday in May has been circled on our calendars for months. While the horses won’t be racing until September this year, that doesn’t mean you…
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By Molly Williamson A flock of wooden eagles perch atop Roy Hunt’s cabinets. They are watching over a true patriot, one of the last remaining World War II veterans. In his 97 years, Hunt has witnessed history. He served as an…
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By Molly Williamson Cameron Asher thinks he is smarter now than he was ever meant to be. Over the last four years, he has pushed and challenged himself, never cutting himself a break. He had something to prove to himself and to…
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By Molly Williamson As he approaches graduation, senior Joseph Feliciano has a plan. The physics and mathematics major intends to earn a master’s in science in space systems engineering from Morehead State University. Final…
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William M. “Drew” Andrews Jr. is a geologist and section head of the Kentucky Geological Survey. He has seen his work help the state of Kentucky and advance the land grant mission of UK over the last 30+ years as a student and…
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As a two-time University of Kentucky alumna, Therese Smith wants to see her alma mater succeed. And as the Community of Concern director, she is uniquely positioned to understand UK’s needs. Every year, she supports the College…
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By Ann Blackford People have many reasons for wanting to support the University of Kentucky, but for retired U.S. Army Major Gen. Mark A. Graham and Carol Graham, the reason is deeply personal. When the Grahams lost their two…
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By Ann Blackford The University of Kentucky College of Nursing has received a $600,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust to fund scholarships for UK nursing students pursuing the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
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By Molly Williamson A mentor. A friend. A Wildcat. That is how one nominator described Jill Smith, the interim executive director for the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, who was among the four winners of the Terry B…
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By Ann Blackford When Todd Lacy was a student at the University of Kentucky in the 80s, he was an English major planning to go to law school. That is, until his English class attended a Shakespeare play presented by UK's…
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By Molly Williamson The Center for Student Philanthropy will host fundraising expert Linda Wise McNay at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Boone Center to discuss “Six Things Every College Student Should Know about Fundraising.” Her…
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By Jay Blanton Growing up in Lexington, J. David Rosenberg learned about the power of education to transform lives and create opportunities. It was a lesson solidified in his mind as a student in the College of Law at the…
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By Molly Williamson More than 50 years ago, 150 ladies would vie for the 10 open Sweetheart Majorette and two Feature Twirler spots at the University of Kentucky. Tryouts were competitive, and only the best twirlers would be…
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By Haley Potter Senior Shelby Browning is currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. In addition to her position on the Student Philanthropy Board, Browning participates in several organizations on campus including…
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By Amanda Nelson A project to enrich learning at two local schools has launched on Big Blue Crowdfunding. It will help the University of Kentucky College of Education’s efforts to support students at Fayette County’s two…
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By Shawntaye Hopkins The University of Kentucky College of Law is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from Stites & Harbison, PLLC to support current and future UK Law students as well as the major rebuild of the now-…
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By Molly Williamson A primary goal of the University of Kentucky’s new $2.1 billion campaign is to improve access to education. A recent gift from an anonymous donor is doing just that – ensuring that all UK students can access…
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By Molly Williamson For the 15 to 29 year old demographic, cancer packs an additional punch. Though they are treated at a children’s hospital, they no longer are children. In addition to their diagnosis, they are juggling…
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Carl and Betty McHargue’s $2 million estate gift will endow a new scholarship fund for engineering students in eastern and southeastern Kentucky. His gift is the pinnacle of an extraordinary life. By Kelly Hahn At age 93, Carl…
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By Jenny Wells-Hosley A team from the University of Kentucky has been selected to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's (RWJF) Clinical Scholars leadership program to address children's health and education in…
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Sandy Helton, a 1971 mathematics graduate, spoke to alumni, friends, parents and community members on behalf of Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign in June 2019 at an event in Chicago. She discussed how her University…
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By Amanda Nelson Dr. Deborah Bott Slaton has been helping special education students, teachers and doctoral students for more than three decades. Even in retirement, she is working for the betterment of others. In fact, giving…
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By Molly Williamson For the Keeneland Association and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Charities, investing in two new University of Kentucky laboratories was a simple decision. Safety – of both the horse and…
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By Haley Potter Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent Already on her way to a pharmaceutical career, senior Ashley Weaver is pursuing a degree in public health with a certificate in health communication while working as a…
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By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky researchers, Kentucky farmers and stakeholders celebrated the official opening of UK’s Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, a facility committed to moving the state’s and surrounding…
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By Laura Skillman and Molly Williamson Working in the printing industry, Nancy Savage saw the need for her services steadily decline. More businesses were using online resources, and readers were shifting…
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By Molly Williamson UK Philanthropy is accepting nominations for the 2019 Terry B. Mobley Philanthropy Awards, an annual recognition ceremony for the people who advance the University of Kentucky through their work in…
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By Molly Williamson A true outpouring of human support — that is how Sen. Reggie Thomas described the treatment his wife received at the Markey Cancer Center. As she battled uterine cancer, alumna Lynda Morris Thomas was…
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By Molly Williamson The University of Kentucky is celebrating a record year — the largest graduating class in history, record retention rates and the highest one-year giving totals. For the second year in a row, UK has raised…
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By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky alumnus and successful Kentucky businessman Bruce Lunsford has pledged $1 million to establish the W. Bruce Lunsford Scholars Program in Citizenship and Public…
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Ed Shuttleworth's story shows the power of a University of Kentucky education. He used his College of Medicine training to practice as a surgeon in rural Western Kentucky, establishing a surgery center to better serve the region…
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By Ann Blackford Little did Dealla Samadi know that something as simple as reading an email about an internship opportunity would transform her life so dramatically.  Samadi had a full schedule as a biology, neuroscience…
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By Ann Blackford Sandra McAninch has worked in a library nearly her entire life. She recently retired from the University of Kentucky after nearly 36 years of service, and although McAninch is now enjoying retirement with her…
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By Molly Williamson As a child, Dalton Dowdle was fascinated with space exploration and dreamed of working for NASA. Now, thanks to Meade County Bank, his goal is within reach. In the fall of 2018, Dowdle was one of seven…
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By Molly Williamson Seven University of Kentucky students received an unexpected gift around Thanksgiving of last year – a scholarship that reduced or eliminated their debt last semester. On April 9, they were able to thank…
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By Molly Williamson It was a day that exceeded all expectations and showed the generosity of the University of Kentucky community. One Day for UK, the university’s first giving day, raised more than $1 million on…
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Samantha Eversole, a 2018 graduate and current medical school student at Lincoln Memorial University, shows that anyone, any age, any income level can make a difference through Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign. By…
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Bradley Wilson, a 2019 chemical engineering graduate, has spoken to alumni, friends, parents and community members on behalf of Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign multiple times. This spring and summer, he traveled to…
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By Molly Williamson and Lindsey Piercy One day. One gift. Enormous impact. Mark your calendars! On April 17, the University of Kentucky will rally alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans to support the campus…
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By Lindsey Piercy Calling all alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans — make an enormous impact by supporting the campus community through "One Day for UK." During the 24 hour campaign, which is currently underway,…
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By Haley Potter Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent Meet the founding executive director of the Student Philanthropy Board, Destiny Oakley.  After graduating in May with a degree in business management and minors in…
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By Jay Blanton The state’s largest city has large aspirations for the future: at least 40,000 more residents with bachelor’s degrees in Louisville to fuel sustainable, long-term economic growth. Such goals, says University of…
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By Jay Blanton The Roebling Bridge between Northern Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati was under construction in 1865 when the University of Kentucky was opening its doors for the first time. When the Roebling opened, it was the…
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By Jay Blanton, Amy Jones-Timoney, Brad Nally and Kody Kiser The largest fundraising campaign in the history of the Commonwealth will create thousands of scholarships to expand access to education at the University of Kentucky…
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By Ann Blackford  As One Day for UK quickly approaches, many people who wish to support UK's campus community are thinking of ways they can give back to the university that has served so many throughout the…
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By Gail Hairston  Wednesday, April 17, is One Day for UK. One day ... one gift … one enormous impact at the University of Kentucky! Alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and fans are challenging each other to…
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By Haley Potter Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent Public health major Marie Blevins hopes to one day meet Ellen DeGeneres. The talk show host and philanthropist has inspired the University of Kentucky senior through her…
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By Haley Potter Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent A founding member of the Student Philanthropy Board, Matthew Westling is dedicated to his future in pharmaceuticals and philanthropy.  Working toward a dual…
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By Molly Williamson For nearly 40 years, Penny Robinson inspired University of Kentucky students, exciting them about mathematics, guiding them as an academic counselor and motivating them to achieve more in college. “Penny…
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By Ann Blackford Many words come to mind when describing Col. Douglas A. Harper: career serviceman, craftsman, history buff, world traveler, avid reader, genealogist and veteran.  But his legacy at the University of…
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By Molly Williamson When senior Anna Villarreal received the Diana M. Fehr Memorial Scholarship, she was at her lowest point.  Throughout college, she struggled. She had difficulty transitioning to UK until she learned…
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By Molly Williamson Margot McCullers knows the power of suggestion. As she was reading her alumnae magazine for Mount Holyoke College, she saw that one of her classmates had recently created an endowment.  That story…
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By Molly Williamson It is a house divided. Dr. Drayton Logan-Metzler supports the University of Kentucky. She graduated from UK in 1977 with a nursing degree, and her extended family has always cheered for the Wildcats. Her…
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By Ann Blackford Chemist Wilbur L. Price was happiest when he was working in the lab. “He often said, ‘Human behavior is unpredictable, but you always knew what went into a test tube and you could change what came out,’” said…
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By Molly Williamson She was one of those people who could light up a room. Alumna Shannon Corley had passion for everything she did. Whether it was playing basketball in high school through three different surgeries or…
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By Molly Williamson Every morning, Alan Cabrera starts his day around 7 a.m. The child of newly divorced parents, Cabrera wants to help his mother as much as possible, which includes dropping his three siblings off at Harrison…
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By Molly Williamson Like many Wildcats, Gary Moore always dreamed of attending the University of Kentucky. He grew up a fan of the basketball team, hiding his radio under his pillow so he could listen to late-night games. He…
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By Jay Blanton, Amy Jones-Timoney, and Kody Kiser Mira and Don Ball have spent a lifetime building one of the country’s most successful homebuilding businesses. They also have spent a lifetime giving back in ways that…
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By Sydney Sparks  Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent As a founding member of the University of Kentucky Student Philanthropy Board, senior Michael Graehler has helped set the tone for philanthropy around campus and…
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By Sydney Sparks Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent As one of the founding members of the Student Philanthropy Board at UK, senior Kendall Hitch hopes students realize that they don't have to wait until after they…
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By Molly Williamson As a first generation college student, Katie Sterling was unsettled. She did not know what to expect when she went to college nor did she know how she would afford her tuition. But, the Independence,…
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By Molly Williamson When she was 11 years old, Hearst Scholar Nana Ntodi received an amazing opportunity. She and her family, who lived in Ghana, won the visa lottery and were able to move to the United States. “There was no…
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By Sydney Sparks  Student Philanthropy Board Correspondent "For me growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of giving back," said Brack Duncan, a University of Kentucky senior majoring in social studies in…
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By Ryan Girves For more than 15 years, Brown-Forman Corp. has supported the wellness of University of Kentucky students, funding alcohol awareness initiatives and holistic wellness programs that teach students how to live…
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By Molly Williamson After visiting the University of Kentucky’s Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition website, Jevincio Tooson was moved. He saw how happy the featured students looked and how they were changing the world…
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By Molly Williamson Leaving the only home he had ever known was difficult for Kenneth Blair. He grew up in Letcher County in Eastern Kentucky, where he met his wife, raised his family and worked as an electrician in the coal…
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This story shows the impact scholarships have on University of Kentucky students. Ensuring students' success is one of the top priorities for the university's new $2.1 billion comprehensive campaign, Kentucky Can: The 21st…
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This story shows how increased endowment funds strengthen the University of Kentucky and empower faculty and staff to research and make discoveries that impact people throughout Kentucky and the world. Growing UK's endowment is…
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By Molly Williamson When she began working at a lawn and garden store, Alexis Amorese Sheffield ’13, ’16 simply wanted to make a little money. What bloomed was a love of horticulture.  It led her to the University of…
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This article shows how the University of Kentucky cares for the total student-athlete, providing them the support and resources to be successful in competition and in life. Strengthening support of UK's student-athletes and…
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This article shows the importance of groundbreaking research at the University of Kentucky, one of the main initiatives of the university's $2.1 billion comprehensive campaign, Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign…
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This story shows the power of advanced medical care has on the Commonwealth and world. UK HealthCare is nationally ranked for its innovation and care. Continuing to support and advance UK HealthCare's work is a priority for the…
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By Molly Williamson As he sells coffee, shakes and fries, junior Jordan Nicoulin cannot help but run through his finances in his head. Working two nights a week at Sonic Drive-In and every Saturday at a coffee shop will…
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By Molly Williamson Before she applied for college, sophomore Kate Harding took the ACT and SAT five times. She knew that having impeccable grades and high standardized test scores were the only way she could afford college. A…
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By Jay Blanton, Amy Jones-Timoney and Kody Kiser It was never a question where Bill Gatton would go to college. His fate was sealed before he was born. “It was expected that I would attend the University of Kentucky,” the…