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VIDEO: Students Volunteer for Veterans

Chloe Bradley, Broadcaster November 17, 2024

In honor of Veterans Day, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, University of Kentucky students gathered at Gatton Student Center to create and write cards that would be given to veterans. This was a way for students...

UK students created almost 100 valentines for veterans at the Veterans Affairs hospital on Cooper Drive on February 8, 2019, in the White Hall classroom building. Photo provided by Sheri Pass.

Valentines for Veterans: UK students find a ‘little way’ to give back

Emily Laytham February 8, 2019

It’s official: the UK campus community has coupled with veterans this Valentine’s Day.The Center for Community Outreach and Young at Heart organized the pairing through the Valentines for Veterans...

Ellen Hyde

‘I don’t need therapy.’

Ellen Hyde thought she’d be OK if she just kept looking forward.“He's going to pull a gun, he's going to pull a gun,” Hyde said she thought at the time. “I was panicking, and I was trying to look...

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd as he finishes his speech at Dorton Arena Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 in Raleigh N.C. It's the final day before Election Day. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

Melania Trump’s ‘honorable’ gesture means nothing

Saadia Akhatar January 31, 2018

First Lady Melania Trump brought a Kentucky veteran, Cpl. (Ret.) Matthew Bradford, as her guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Many are applauding her for bringing such an honorable...

The University of Kentucky ROTC program displays an American flag during the National Anthem prior to the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK student veterans share their stories to celebrate Veterans Day

Bailey Vandiver November 11, 2017

Approximately 350 current students served in the United States Armed Forces before ending up in a UK classroom.UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said that in addition to the student veterans at UK, UK supports...

Honor veterans in various ways this holiday weekend

November 9, 2017

Veterans Day honors those who have served in the Armed Forces, many of whom are right here in Lexington. UK has approximately 800 military-affiliated students, according to UK spokesperson Jay Blanton....

The Lexington Fire Department displayed the American flag during Operation Wildcat on Nov. 7, 2017.

Operation Wildcat brought a military experience to Kroger Field

Jacob Eads November 8, 2017

It was not a covert military campaign overseas, but a grueling military exercise testing physical athleticism, mental sharpness and team cooperation under the lights at Kroger Field on Tuesday night.At...

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