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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Students use University of Kentucky computers to complete classwork on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in the School of Arts and Visual Studies building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Eddie Justice | Staff

UK opens applications for first-ever online arts administration Ph.D. program

Emily Laytham February 12, 2020

UK has yet another “first” under its belt – this time, the country’s premiere online arts administration Ph.D. program.The program, which was announced by a press release in late January, is intended...

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Networking is an important part of the college experience

Kayla Woodson November 27, 2018

The saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” is probably one of the most important phrases we’ll need to come to understand during our years in college. It’s very important for students...

Students and alumni can make new contacts in Lexington Young Professionals Association

Tyler Parker February 1, 2018

UK students and recent graduates can join a local group to make new professional contacts.The Lexington Young Professionals Association was founded in Lexington in 2000. According to Aaron Rothke, president...

Make a personal website today

January 30, 2018

So, you have a LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and some other new social media platform that just popped up to connect with other professionals. Is there something else you still need? Yes, you...

Make your Twitter professional

January 23, 2018

Now, more than ever, we must be plugged into the internet.Sure, many of us spend more hours than we would like to admit to watching funny videos on Facebook, but social networks are increasingly important...

Professional events to go to

January 17, 2018

College provides educational moments even outside of the classroom. For young professionals, plenty of these opportunities are taking place soon. Pick some of these events to add your calendar to improve...

New Year’s resolutions for young professionals

McKenna Horsley December 23, 2017

We all get a fresh start at the end of every year and with it, we make a set of new goals to improve ourselves in some aspect.For some, it can be to improve personal health or learn a new skill. In 2018,...

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Balancing work and health

September 18, 2017

For many college students, the goal of finally entering the workforce is a life milestone. In the U.S., roughly 127 million employees are on the clock, Statista said. According to the CDC, the average...

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How to ask someone to be a reference

September 6, 2017

If you have never asked someone to be your reference before, it can be a really intimidating task. It is almost like asking another person to compliment you in front of other people.The search can also...

Tips for making a good impression in college

Blake Blevins September 1, 2017

As students begin to settle into a semblance of routine, many find themselves mindlessly going through the motions of college. These students will attend class, do assignments and fulfill their other obligations...

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Making your resume digital

September 1, 2017

Before our world was digitalized, job seekers printed out several copies of their resumes and handed them out to potential employers. Now, sharing your resume is as easy as sending a link.With dozens of...

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Networking with your peers and professors

August 21, 2017

When you come to college, you are going to meet a lot of new people. You will be in large classes with many new classmates, you will have new professors and you will even have new roommates. How will you...

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