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The University of Kentucky is in and of our host city of Lexington; but, through our multi-faceted mission of teaching, research, service and care, we are Kentucky. In both a physical presence at all of our extension centers and through the soulful work of our students, faculty and staff, we touch every corner of our state. As the Commonwealth’s flagship and land-grant research university, we have a bold mission to lead Kentucky and the region into the next century. Read more...

  • Now, more than ever, the success of our students is fundamental to the success of our society. That’s why outstanding faculty members play such an integral role in what we do.
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  • The heart of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences is the impact it has on our community. It strengthens our role as a University FOR Kentucky.
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  • Focused efforts in quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care allow for stories like Patty's.
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  • For more than a decade, UK students have come together to be a part of something much greater than any one individual, literally taking a stand against cancer.
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