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06/17/2026

Solving problems, one code at a time, at STEM Camp, with lessons that go beyond the classroom:

For three weeks in June, the University of Kentucky's STEM Experiences Camp uses hands-on activities to teach kids about STEM. This week, kids learned how to build and code robotics.

06/16/2026

What if a class project became the experience that sets you apart in a job interview?

Students in the University of Kentucky College of Education's sport leadership program didn't just study the changing landscape of college athletics—they researched it, interviewed industry professionals, and produced a published insights brief on one of the biggest issues in sports today: revenue sharing after the House v. NCAA settlement.

This is what career-ready learning looks like: real questions, real stakeholders, and real-world impact.

Student News UK students turn college sports research into career-ready experience By Amanda Nelson Tuesday Students in a course taught by Kwame Agyemang, Ph.D., produced a research-based brief examining revenue sharing in college sports. Photo provided. LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 16, 2026) — Cameron Ca...

06/08/2026

There's still time to register to make a difference and honor a life well lived. Participate virtually or come out to Coldstream Park July 25 for the Run White & Blue 5k and 10k. The event honors the life and legacy of Army Captain Alan Kurre Elliott, a UK College of Education alum who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in July 2023 while running near his home. Funds raised will go toward scholarships for students in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion.

University of Kentucky Kinesiology & Health Promotion.

A run/walk benefitting scholarships for students in the University of Kentucky College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion will take place Saturday, July 25.

06/06/2026

UK Sport and Exercise Psychology alum Samantha Leavens is carving a trail in the National Hockey League as part of the Chicago Blackhawks mental performance team, one of the first in the league. See links in the comments to learn more about the program and Samantha’s work.

06/04/2026

“Sharing leading-edge research on a national stage helps ensure the important work happening at UK is part of the conversations shaping the future of education." — UK College of Education Dean Nick Pace.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 22, 2026) — Several from the University of Kentucky College of Education took part in the world’s largest gathering of education researchers at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Big Blue Bee champion Oliviah Braun heads to the Scripps National Spelling Bee today, representing the University of Kentucky College of Education and Central Kentucky. We have some special messages for her as she competes for the Scripps Cup. University of Kentucky Scripps National Spelling Bee

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our nearly 1,000 students on the Spring 2026 Dean's List in the College of Education! Tag someone whose name you recognize. And if you believe your name was accidentally omitted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also read the dean's list at the link in the comments.

05/21/2026

Hi, it’s Terrena! I’m a secondary social studies major and I’m taking over the story today and answering your questions 🧐 💙