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Building a Healthier, Stronger Commonwealth

At the University of Kentucky, our north star is to advance Kentucky in everything that we do. 

We have an unwavering commitment to building a brighter future for the Commonwealth. This inspiring institutional television commercial, which airs during televised UK Football, UK Men's Basketball and UK Women's Basketball games, showcases how UK serves students, patients, farmers, families, fans and physicians across Kentucky and beyond.

The University of Kentucky family works tirelessly — day and night — to  build, lead and serve for all Kentuckians. 

The Impact of Our Mission

Kayla Johnson,  Ph.D. Faculty, College of Education

Deidra White Recent UK Graduate

Kenneth Campbell,  Ph.D. Faculty, College of Medicine

Alexis Sheffield Staff, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

James Russell Student, Karen and Stanley Pigman College of Engineering

Caroline Sumner Recent Graduate, College of Medicine student

Scottie B. Day, M.D. UK Graduate, Physician in Chief at Kentucky Children's Hospital

Michaela Keener, Ph.D. Faculty, College of Health Sciences

Griffin Nemeth Student, College of Pharmacy

Kaydee Pratt Student, College of Design

Avinash Bhakta, M.D. Colorectal surgeon, Markey Cancer Center

Our Impact

See how we're making a difference in Kentucky and beyond.

UK’s Impact across Kentucky

We were created — and we exist — to advance Kentucky in everything that we do, as we work with partners across this state for a stronger, healthier and more secure Commonwealth.

Professional headshot of President Eli Capilouto
Eli Capilouto
President