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1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 10, 2025) — Just weeks after receiving a lifesaving heart transplant, Andy Biermann is living proof of resilience. What once seemed like an unthinkable ordeal has transformed into a story of hope, perseverance and renewed life. As he walks through the halls of UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, reflecting on his battle with heart disease, Andy is filled with gratitude for his new heart, the unwavering support of his wife, Sarabeth, and a fresh outlook on life.

2 weeks ago | uknow.uky.edu | Jordan Strickler

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2025) — A new study, supported by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has revealed a surprising genetic twist that may explain why horses are among the most powerful endurance athletes on the planet. The research, published in the journal Science, reveals how a tiny “stop sign” in a key gene gets bypassed in horses, boosting their ability to generate energy and protect their muscles from damage during intense exercise.

2 weeks ago | uknow.uky.edu | Jordan Strickler

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2025) – A new study published by University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers in the journal Equine Veterinary Education sheds more light on how horse owners use veterinary care.  Conducted by researchers from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Department of Veterinary Science at the Maxwell H.

3 weeks 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.