First Day of Classes
Fall semester classes begin on Aug. 23, 2021. View the full academic calendar for the fall semester here.
Doctoral Candidate Embodies International Reach of Arts & Sciences
By Facundo Luque and Andrea Gils
Leandro Domingos Luz is an international doctoral geology student from Brazil who lives in Lexington. Devoted to education and research, he decided
A&S Faculty Member, Alumna Expand Access for Students Who Are Blind
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 13, 2021) — For Sydney Clark, every day presents challenges. She was born with a genetic condition that resulted in vision loss over time.
By the time she was a teenager, she was almost completely blind.
“Accessibility is always an issue,” Clark said. “I've never had an experience where accessibility wasn't an issue."
Not Hot Enough: A&S Professor, Colleagues Explore Theories About Magnetism in the Earth’s Mantle
By Richard LeComte

LEXINGTON, Ky – The Earth’s mantle has spontaneous magnetism, contrary to what was believed until recently, and one University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences professor wants geophysicists to go figure out why.
Cats in the Wild: UK, Aramark Offer Study Away Opportunities in the US National Parks
By Miko McFarland and Lindsey Piercy
For more than 100 years, the National Parks have allowed visitors to immerse themselves in diverse ecosystems, as well as provided opportunities to learn about the importance of conservation and environmental protection.