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Alumni, Students Recognized as Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

Oct 18, 2023

The 32nd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards saw 38 alumni and students honored during a luncheon held Friday, Oct. 13 at the Gatton Student Center on the University of Kentucky campus. (Click here to read more)

Homecoming 2023 Tailgate & Pep Rally Gathers Alumni and Friends

Oct 18, 2023

While the weather did not cooperate as nicely as we wanted, alumni and friends gathered together under the tents on the Blue Courts for a fabulous Homecoming Tailgate & Pep Rally on Saturday, October 14, before the Wildcats took the field against the Missouri Tigers. (Click here to read more)

Class of 1973 Inducted into Golden Wildcat Society During Homecoming Weekend

Oct 16, 2023

The UK Alumni Association was honored to welcome the Class of 1973 back to campus for its 50th class reunion the weekend of October 12-15. An array of activities were scheduled for the weekend, including a dinner on Thursday evening, where the group was welcomed into the Golden Wildcat Society. (Click here to read more)

UK 2023 Homecoming royalty crowned

Oct 14, 2023

Princess Magor Agbozo, of Ghana, West Africa, and Joshua Griffith, of Greenup, Kentucky, were crowned the 2023 University of Kentucky Homecoming queen and king during the halftime ceremonies at the UK vs. Missouri Homecoming football game at Kroger Field Saturday night. (Click here to read more)

UK Homecoming Week Preview with FOX56

Oct 11, 2023

Jill Smith stops by FOX 56 to preview UK's homecoming plans ahead of the Wildcats game against Missouri. (Click here to watch the video)

Fifty years ago, she was the first Homecoming Queen crowned in Commonwealth Stadium

Oct 9, 2023

Carol Elam was a senior and the first person to be crowned Homecoming Queen in the new, big, beautiful, modern and oh, so clean stadium. (Click here to read more)

Homecoming 2023 is already off to a wild start

Oct 9, 2023

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association, in partnership with the UK Office of Student Organizations and Activities and the Office of Student Success, announces UK Homecoming will be celebrated the week of Oct. 8-15 with a variety of activities for Wildcats of all ages. Highlights of the week include the Golden Wildcat Society Reunion, a Block Party and the Tailgate Tent Party. (Click here to read more)

'Behind the Blue': Continuing tradition during Homecoming Week

Oct 9, 2023

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," UK Alumni Association Executive Director Jill Smith and this year’s Alumni Association President Janie McKenzie-Wells, highlight some of the events of Homecoming, the overall mission and worldwide reach of the Alumni Association, how students and alumni can get involved, and more, including the unveiling of Alumni Commons, the newest community area at the heart of campus. (Click here to read more)

UK Homecoming Week with ABC36

Oct 9, 2023

UK Homecoming Week with Meredith Weber (Click here to watch the video)

Reasons to Get Excited for Homecoming 2023

Sep 28, 2023

Now in its 108th year, UK Homecoming is full of opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community to continue the tradition of what it means to be a Wildcat. With more than 70 events set for October 8 – 15, there are plenty of festivities planned to ensure your experience is unforgettable. (Click here to read more)

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