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The Wildcat dances with the cheerleaders during Big Blue U on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: K-Week 2023!

A look at the University of Kentucky's 2023 K-Week including events like Big Blue U, Campus Ruckus, Wildcat Welcome, CSF Luau, and more!

Tyler McDaniel during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Club's Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Kentucky mens golf finishes seventh at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

Kelsey Carman, Reporter April 12, 2023

The Kentucky mens golf team concluded the regular season with a seventh-place finish at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial on Tuesday.  The Wildcats got off to a hot start at the Birdwood Golf Course, moving...

Freshman Garrett Nealen poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Nealen said he chose the sweatshirt because he found it buried in his closet. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Students Representing other colleges than Kentucky on Campus

Olivia Tader, Reporter March 10, 2023

Walking across the University of Kentucky’s campus, I see many students wear UK apparel to show their support for our school.  But it is not rare to see students wearing apparel that represents other...

Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2.

Kentucky comes up short in NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship

Cole Parke May 22, 2022

Kentucky mens tennis fell short in the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship on Sunday, effectively concluding the deepest tournament run in program history. The Wildcats made history in two straight...

Kentucky infielder Taylor Ebbs (3) dives for a foul ball during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky edged out in 2-1 defeat at Arkansas

Conlan O'Donoghue April 16, 2022

The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats were unable to knock off the No. 6 Arkansas in a close finish on Friday evening that ultimately led to a 2-1 win in favor of the Razorbacks. The Wildcats now have an overall...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Daniel Harris IV (1) drops a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Column: Kentucky once again stares in the face of disappointment

Hunter Shelton April 14, 2022

With the end of the regular season under two months away, Kentucky finds itself in a familiar place — not good enough.A ho-hum record of 20-13 (4-8 Southeastern Conference) plants the Wildcats in the...

Millen Hurrion returns a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats edge Ole Miss 4-3 for fifth straight win

Aaron Benjamin March 27, 2022

Kentucky managed to edge out Ole Miss on Sunday afternoon for a 4-3 win in Oxford. Kentucky came into the match at No. 12 in the country, while Ole Miss came in at No. 39.  The match started out with...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy waves to fans during the team’s return from the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK defeated No. 1 South Carolina 64-62 with a 3-pointer by Dre’Una Edwards in the last seconds of the game in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky WBB lands No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament

Hunter Shelton March 13, 2022

After an improbable run to the 2022 SEC Tournament title, Kentucky has been granted with a No. 6 seed for its troubles.The Wildcats will take on the No. 11 seed Princeton in the Bridgeport Region on Saturday,...

Kentucky Wildcat freshman Erin Coffel (21) prepares to bat during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 16 Kentucky bests UCSB 11-1 for perfect weekend in Tucson

Ian Alvano February 20, 2022

No. 16 Kentucky went 5-0 at the 2022 Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats finished off the weekend in dominant fashion against University of California Santa Barbara, defeating the...

Wildcat Wardrobe provides free professional clothing, hosts open house for students

Wildcat Wardrobe provides free professional clothing, hosts open house for students

Grace Hager February 8, 2022

Free of charge and hassle, the University of Kentucky’s Wildcat Wardrobe helps all students dress for success by offering a wardrobe full of business and professional attire for students. The wardrobe...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Faith, family, football (and fruit, of course): The story of Will Levis

Jack Weaver January 27, 2022

Will Levis knows what it’s like to be a “normal student.”Last semester, Levis spent his weekends at Kroger Field, where he led the Wildcats in a successful 10-3 season. But just a semester before...

Kentucky celebrates forward Ben Damge's (27) goal during the University of Kentucky vs. Duquesne men's soccer game on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats win conference title; secure first round BYE in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 18, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer defeated Florida Atlantic 2-1 in overtime to win the team’s Conference USA championship on Sunday. The win earned the Wildcats an auto bid to the NCAA Tournament and contributed...

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