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The University of Kentucky:
- Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research.
- Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity.
- Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.
The University, as the state's flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity.
The core values of the University are:
- Integrity
- Academic excellence and freedom
- Mutual respect and human dignity
- Embracing diversity
- Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability
- Shared governance
- A sense of community
- Sensitivity to work-life concerns
- Civic responsibility
- Service to society
The City of Lexington is located within a day′s drive of 75% of the U.S. population, Lexington is the northernmost city in the South, and it′s centrally located in the Bluegrass Region at the crossroads of I-75 and I-64. Home to 450 horse farms, Lexington is considered the Horse Capital of the World. In 2010, Lexington will host the Alltech World Equestrian Games.
Lexington is ranked as one of the nation′s 20 safest cities. With a population of more than 250,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as an opera, a ballet, and a philharmonic orchestra.
Lexington is known for its natural beauty. The area offers a wide variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Students enjoy activities ranging from spending a day at Keeneland Race Track to hiking at the Red River Gorge. Lexington is a great place for students to live and learn.