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Slideshow: Woodford County vs. Lafayette in boys lacrosse playoffs

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Hal Morris
UK HR Elder Care to celebrate Older Americans Month with series of events

1 week ago | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2025) — In celebration of Older Americans Month, University of Kentucky Human Resrouces Elder Care is hosting three virtual workshops throughout May, offering support and resources for UK employees who are caring for their loved ones.    Established in 1963 by President John F.
UK HR recognizes Elijah Williams as Student Employee of the Year

2 weeks ago | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2025) — Every year, a University of Kentucky student employee is awarded Student Employee of the Year. The award acknowledges their hard work and dedication to their role and community and highlights their achievements on campus. This year’s recipient of the 2025 Student Employee of the Year award is Elijah Williams. A junior majoring in public health, Williams is a resident advisor with Residence Life in the UK Office for Student Success.
Celebrate Student Employee Appreciation Week, April 14-18

1 month ago | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 14, 2025) — Student Employee Appreciation Week — April 14-18 — at the University of Kentucky is officially underway. Each April, the National Student Employment Association designates the second complete week to recognize the value of student employees and student employment professionals. UK Human Resources has partnered with the UK Office for Student Success for a series of events to celebrate Student Employee Appreciation Week.
Annual period for UK employees to convert temporary disability leave to additional vacation leave now available

1 month ago | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2025) — The annual period for University of Kentucky employees to convert their temporary disability leave (TDL) to additional vacation leave (VL) will be available April 1-30.  Employees may request conversion of TDL hours to additional vacation leave through Employee Self Service in myUK. Employees should log into myUK, access Employee Self Service and select Working Time and Leave Requests. Select the TDL to Vacation Leave Conversion link to download the conversion form.
Slideshow: Frederick Douglass girls claim 11th Region crown

2 months ago | kentucky.com | Hal Morris
Nominate an outstanding student employee for Student Employee of the Year award

Jan 30, 2025 | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2025) — One key part of the University of Kentucky’s mission is to prepare students to succeed once they leave campus. In addition to the education they receive inside the classroom, many students also gain valuable experience in the workforce as UK student employees. If you have an outstanding student employee working in your area, consider nominating them for the Student Employee of the Year award.
CAPTRUST hosting in-person sessions on UK retirement programs Dec. 10-11

Nov 26, 2024 | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) – CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the University of Kentucky Retirement Programs, will be onsite conducting individual meetings as follows: Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 sessions Address: Gatton Student Center – 160 Avenue of Champions Location: Room 350DClick here to schedule an appointment.
Celebrate National Work and Family Month with UK Human Resources Work-Life

Sep 24, 2024 | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds.
UK employees invited to attend UK HR retirement conference events

Sep 15, 2024 | uknow.uky.edu | Hal Morris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2024) — University of Kentucky employees considering retirement soon, or who just want information on retirement, are invited to attend retirement conference events from UK Human Resources in October.   “The retirement series is a wonderful opportunity for our employees nearing retirement to gain knowledge on areas such as retirement income, health insurance and health and well-being,” said Gail Carbol, HR benefits manager.