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Super Vision: Seeing Like Never Before - Jul 21, 2009 - The $10 million Gill Imaging Center boasts technology that allows physicians to see inside the body like never before. It houses the UK Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Program to precisely diagnose and assess the extent of a patient’s heart disease without surgery.

Creating an Exciting New Gaming Experience - Jul 17, 2009 - UK graduate David Shippy is the chief architect for IBM's microprocessor team for games.

Gov. Beverly Perdue: UK Alum Plays Historic Role - Jul 10, 2009 - When Gov. Beverly Perdue was a student at the University of Kentucky, she studied history - now she's making it.

Fresh Brewed: Fair Trade Coffee Connects Consumers and Farmers - Jul 3, 2009 - Sarah Lyon, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Kentucky, studies fair trade practices in the coffee trade. Her research has taken her to Guatemala, Nicaragua, Vermont and Seattle

For the Love of Children - Jul 3, 2009 - In 2006, the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance Board and Kentucky Children's Hospital joined to create an endowment for neonatal research.

Welcome to the Wildcat Family! - Jun 24, 2009 - Summer Advising Conferences for the 2009-10 school year began Monday, June 22. That means the Wildcat Assistants, along with countless UK faculty and staff members are working to roll out the

UK Equestrian Success Feels Right at Home - Jun 19, 2009 - If you are interested in being involved in the equine world, what better place on earth to be than Lexington, Ky., 'The Horse Capital of the World'?

'Reclamation' Gives Local Materials a Second Life as Art - Jun 19, 2009 - The University of Kentucky Department of Art joins forces with the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, LexArts and the South Hill Group to present a sculpture residency and public exhibition highlighting reclaimed materials and featuring regional graduate students in art.

Bright Future, Full Speed Ahead - Jun 15, 2009 - Graduating from college summa cum laude is a noteworthy accomplishment for anybody. To do it while still a teenager is nothing short of remarkable.

Three Cheers for the Champions! - Jun 5, 2009 - Dynasty does not even begin to describe the University of Kentucky cheerleading squad. The Kentucky Wildcats have become cheerleading's most elite program, winning the Universal Cheerleading Association's National College Cheerleading Championship an unprecedented 17 times

Turning Students Into Employees - May 28, 2009 - The James W. Stuckert Career Center provides large career fairs and job-searching databases to students, but the staff actually trains UK students and alumni on how to land that first real job, and how to turn their skills and interests into satisfying careers

The Heart of the Matter - May 21, 2009 - Dr. MarkPlunkett came to the University of Kentucky from the University of California at Los Angeles to become the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the Univerisity of Kentucky College of Medicine and direct the children’s heart surgery program at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

'Heavenly' Play at Home in Shakertown - May 19, 2009 - UK Department of Theatre presents

Alumni Experts Just a Click Away - May 15, 2009 - UK Alumni Act as Consultants to Kentucky Businesses, Entrepreneurs

Bright Lights, Big Innovations - May 12, 2009 - John Anthony, Hubbard Professor of Chemistry in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, devotes his research efforts to developing new energy technologies that may soon find their way into your everyday environment.

Brain Surgery Meets Rocket Science - May 4, 2009 - It's “surgery” without the surgery – no blood, no pain, no hospital stay, and no anesthesia in most cases. Treatment is delivered on an outpatient basis, in sessions taking mere minutes. But this is not science fiction; this is 21st century medical science. It's called radiosurgery, and it's happening here, now, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.

Alumna Gives Voice to Fallen Soldier's Story - May 4, 2009 - University of Kentucky alumna Dana Canedy is a New York Times senior editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose book

Senior Student Speaker is Passionate About Life, UK - Apr 28, 2009 - If passion, heart, and perseverance are necessary elements for succeeding in a given endeavor, University of Kentucky graduating senior Drew Trimble has what it takes.

UK Jazz Program Continues to Hit the Right Notes - Apr 28, 2009 - Five students from UK Jazz Studies were recognized as winners in the prestigious DownBeat magazine 31st Annual Student Music Awards. UK musicians, David Harper, Angie Ortega, Joe Carucci, Chris Strange and Brad Grable, took honors in the magazine's classical soloist, jazz vocalist and jazz group categories.

10 Things We Love About Kentucky Football - Apr 21, 2009 - We love Kentucky football. In fact, we can’t get enough. So what if it’s the spring and we’re still more than four months away from kicking off the 2009 season? Let’s put on the pads and play now.

Life is Good for Murphey Coy - Apr 17, 2009 - Murphey Coy lives his life to honor the gift given to him – a heart.

Nationally Recognized Professor Has Designs on Teaching - Apr 17, 2009 - Karen Lewis, an assistant professor at UK College of Design, is one of only three architecture professors nationwide to receive the New Faculty Teaching Award presented by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the American Institute of Architecture Students.

Flag Football Team Finds National Success - Apr 13, 2009 - UK’s intramural championship team competed in the 30th Annual Slingbox American College Intramural Sports Flag Football National Championships.

Little Kentucky Derby: The Timeless Tradition - Apr 13, 2009 - The University of Kentucky honors this timeless tradition the Kentucky Derby with the festival that is known as the Little Kentucky Derby.

A First in Arts & Sciences - Apr 3, 2009 - A&S Distinguished Professor Is Also First Woman to Chair History Department

At the Top of Their Game - Apr 3, 2009 - Six University of Kentucky professors were recognized for their excellence in the classroom as recipients of the UK Alumni Association's 2009 Great Teacher Awards.

An epic history: U.S. foreign relations from 1776 to now - Mar 27, 2009 - “From Colony to Superpower” by Professor Emeritus George C. Herring is part of the Oxford History of the United States.

University Health Service: Bigger, Stronger and Better Looking - Mar 27, 2009 - Every year, thousands of students visit University Health Service (UHS) for appointments at the university's Student Health Clinic.

UK: Building Tomorrow’s Prosperity for Kentucky - Mar 20, 2009 - The University of Kentucky – along with 36 other UK-affiliated companies – was recently recognized by the Lexington Venture Club for attracting a record $55 million in venture funding last year.

Doctor's Soul is in his Lungs – UK Surgical Chief has Passion for Music, Home - Mar 20, 2009 - UK Surgical Chief has Passion for Music, Home.

A Close-up View as History is Made - Mar 13, 2009 - Rebecca Neal is the sole congressional reporter for the Federal Times, Gannett’s newspaper for federal government employees and managers.

Pageantry to Pharmacy, Emily Cox, Miss Kentucky 2008 - Mar 10, 2009 - Emily Cox is serving the Commonwealth as Miss Kentucky 2008.

Boone Center Open to Everyone March 16-20 - Mar 9, 2009 - The Hilary J. Boone Center waives membership requirement and opens its doors March 16-20 for all to enjoy.

New Models of Practice: Historic Preservation Symposium • March 5 - 7 - Mar 4, 2009 - The University of Kentucky Department of Historic Preservation hosts its fourth historic preservation symposium, March 5 - 7, 2009.

Cultural Diversity Festival Celebrates 20 Years - Feb 27, 2009 - The Cultural Diversity Festival aims to promote cultural awareness to the UK campus and Lexington community through a month of activities and events.

Better Beginnings for Babies - Feb 20, 2009 - A UK Commonwealth Collaborative proves applying research to real-world problems can help Kentucky kids.

UK Dances Blue March 6-7 - Feb 20, 2009 - DanceBlue, the 24-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon benefits the Golden Matrix Fund, which was created to help raise funds for the University of Kentucky's Pediatric Oncology Clinic.

Three Sisters, Three Civil Engineers - Feb 13, 2009 - The daughters of John Bridwell continue to be fascinated by structures and the issues involved with engineering – so much so that they now are professional civil engineers.

A Celebration of Black History - Feb 9, 2009 - UK Celebrates Black History month with a series of eclectic programming.

Finding Financial Aid for Future Wildcats - Feb 9, 2009 - Despite the nation's economic struggles, there are resources for funding your college education.

'Our Lincoln' and UK Performers Go to Washington - Jan 30, 2009 - A cast of more than 375 performers from the Commonwealth, including students from UK's Chorale, Opera Theatre, and Symphony Orchestra will tell the story of our 16th president as seen through the eyes of his home state.

Fighting for the Most Innocent and Weak Among Us - Jan 29, 2009 - UK Center for the Study of Violence Against Children is working to reduce and end violence against children.

UK Bookstore Celebrates Grand Opening - Jan 29, 2009 - UK and Follett recently completed a total facelift of the UK Bookstore, which now features more than 23,000 square feet.

eUreKa! Where Students Build the Foundations of Our Future - Jan 20, 2009 - eUreKa! Where Students Build the Foundations of Our Future

A Place to Call Home - Jan 16, 2009 - UK Law Helps Rita Mays Earn Her Habitat for Humanity House

An Entertaining Passion - Jan 12, 2009 - As one of the largest student-run organizations on campus, UK’s StudentActivities Board provides entertainment and educational opportunitiesreflective of a diverse array of interests.

Lexington to Lift Its Voice in King's Memory - Jan 4, 2009 - A world-class musical tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will mark the 2009 observance of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday set for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Heritage Hall of Lexington Center in downtown Lexington.

Holiday Greetings to the University of Kentucky Community - Dec 16, 2008 - Patsy and I hope your holidays bring joy and celebration to you and yours. Please watch the video message from me and Patsy.

Service to Country Through Dentistry - Dec 16, 2008 - UK Alumnus Dr. John Clements proves it’s never too late to follow your passion in life. Clements’ dedication to service through dentistry led him to fulfill a lifelong dream of service to his country.

Finals Midnight Crunch Brunch – UK students' favorite event! - Dec 8, 2008 - Each fall UK students take a break and relax during the Finals Midnight Crunch Brunch – an event that serves up a hot breakfast and provides stress relieving activities prior to their finals.

Not All First-Year Students at UK Are Freshmen - Nov 26, 2008 - A UK senior proves you don't have to start out at UK to become part of the Big Blue family

Where leaders are born - Nov 20, 2008 - UK's Emerging Leadership Institute helps freshmen students develop the leadership potential through a semester of programs and real-life experiences.

Educating Locally to Lead Globally - Nov 17, 2008 - Devanathan Sudharshan, Dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics, focuses on making UK students world ready.

Thanks to a new program, a former UK student reclaims the dream of graduating - Nov 14, 2008 - Project Graduate is a program that helpsKentuckians who came just short of earning their college degrees go back toschool to finish what they started years ago.

Derby-Eve Gala Impacts Research at UK - Nov 10, 2008 - The internationally-known Barnstable Brown Derby-Eve Gala has a lasting impact on research at the University of Kentucky.

Former Cat Earns Opportunity of a Lifetime during World Series - Oct 29, 2008 - As the former Wildcat, heís been a huge part of recent UK basketball and football teams. Now, a UK graduate has found new-found national fame because of the role he played in this year's World Series.

What do Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Ford and Clinton have in common with this UK Alum? - Oct 23, 2008 - A University of Kentucky Alum receives national recognition that puts him in the same company as John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, and Elvis Presley.

UK's Greek Community Celebrates Contributions to Campus - Oct 20, 2008 - No Matter the Letter, We're All Greek Together Greek Week 2008

UK Homecoming: A Timeless Tradition - Oct 13, 2008 - UK Homecoming Week is the biggest celebration of the year among the University of Kentucky community.

Saving the Stories of Kentucky's Past - Oct 10, 2008 - The UK Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, under the direction of Doug Boyd, continues its nationally recognized work preserving the stories of our Commonwealth.

FUSION Brings University Community Together to Serve - Oct 1, 2008 - FUSION is able to give all UK students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to start off their school year in a helpful way by serving for three hours at a local non-profit agency or area neighborhood residence.

A Passion for Undergraduate Research - Sep 19, 2008 - UK student and Beckman Scholar Lesley Mann found her passion through the Office of eUreKa! (Experiences in Undergraduate Research and Kreative Activities)

2008 Freshman Class Breaks Records - Sep 19, 2008 - Enrollment numbers this fall show UK is experiencing a record number of minority students in its 2008 freshman class, as the academic quality of the class advances as well: two of the core principles of UK's quest to become a Top 20 Public Research University.

Todd Encourages Campus to Keep Pushing Despite Budget Woes - Sep 19, 2008 - In his State of the University Address, University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. recounted the accomplishments the school has made despite deep budget cuts experienced over the last year.

Who's that Cat? - Sep 16, 2008 - Wildcat has been a staple at UK sporting events since 1976, when he first appeared at Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp Arena to entertain the crowds.

Gameday Matters - Sep 16, 2008 - As we embark on another football season here at UK, I would like to remind everyone how important it is to be a good neighbor.

A Curiosity for Innovation - Sep 16, 2008 - In a corner of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building, on the third floor, Tom Lester can peer out over the courtyard where hundreds of future engineers congregate and share ideas.