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Nearly 7,000 Recognized at UK's 143rd Commencement

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2010) − Nearly 7,000 candidates for undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees were honored today at the University of Kentucky's 143rd Commencement in Rupp Arena. The ceremony recognized spring 2010 graduates as well as students who received their degrees in August and December 2009. David C. Novak, chairman, CEO and president of Yum! Brands [...]

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Ex-Cat Burton Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Youth

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Keenan Burton "got it" when he was at Kentucky catching touchdown passes. He understood that even in the most fortunate of positions, one can't forget their roots and what it took to get there. Even two years of fame and fortune in professional football hasn't altered that understanding for Burton, now two full years immersed [...]

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Gatton's EEC Offers Human Resources Training

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  LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2010) - What are the best ways to select qualified employees? What's the latest in employment law? How about the employee performance process?   These are the sorts of questions which will be answered during "The Essentials of Human Resource Management," a two-day workshop being offered June 9-10 through the Executive Education Center [...]

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Wall Likely Headed to Washington

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John Wall the Wizard? Believe it. The Washington Wizards appeared to win the Wall sweepstakes Tuesday night when the franchise, against great odds, won the NBA's draft lottery. The award? The No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, which, by all indications, appears to be Kentucky guard Wall. "It's just a great experience," Wall said [...]

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Buster Bynum Scholarship Available

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Two Kentucky public high school seniors will be eligible to receive the Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Buster Bynum Scholarship. The scholarship recipients will be able to apply the award toward college costs for the 2012-13 school year.  See news release for more information. Source: Buster Bynum Scholarship available Tags: Scholarship, [...]

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Graduating Senior Named Madison Fellow

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 17, 2010) − Mark Smith, a University of Kentucky history and Spanish graduating senior, has won a James Madison Memorial Fellowship worth up to $24,000 toward a master's degree with an emphasis in U.S. history and the Constitution, which he plans to apply toward a career in education.   Smith, the son [...]

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UK Helps Draw Software Jobs to Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2010) − Governor Steve Beshear was joined by Commerce Lexington, local officials, and University of Kentucky representatives on campus today in announcing that Galmont Consulting, LLC, a Chicago-based software testing firm, has chosen Lexington as the site for its expanded testing center.   Galmont, a niche consulting firm that specializes in [...]

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Fortney Named KYSTE Outstanding Leader

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Bob Fortney, a senior consultant in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of District 180, is the recipient of the 2012 Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) Outstanding Leader award, which will be presented at the KySTE spring conference March 9 in Louisville. See news release for more information. [...]

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UK Students Doing Projects in Scotland

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  LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2010) − University of Kentucky students and faculty are featured in today's Glasgow newspaper. And this time, we are referring to Glasgow, Scotland, not Glasgow, Ky. Three UK faculty members are guiding a study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students in the Community and Leadership Development program in the College [...]

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Kentucky Granted NCLB Flexibility Request

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With the granting of flexibility under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind (ESEA/NCLB), Kentucky’s public school system will have one comprehensive system of accountability for both state and federal purposes to ensure college/career readiness for all students.  See news release for more information. Source: Kentucky granted NCLB [...]

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