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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2025) – For many students, studying abroad can seem as overwhelming as it is exciting. For these students, the best people to ask for help are often those who have recently navigated the process. That’s where Education Abroad Peer Ambassadors (EAPAs) come in — a group of 15 student leaders from…

Mayor Linda Gorton today joined Chester Grundy and Eli Uttal-Veroff at the Kentucky Theatre to preview Equinox Jazz Fest, part of the city’s year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary.  Equinox Jazz Fest is set to take place September 17-21.  “The First Annual Equinox Jazz Fest is a great addition to the celebration our 250th…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, revenue estimates, steps taken to restore AmeriCorps grant funding, new EV charging stations, recovery housing for those struggling with addiction and new homes for tornado survivors. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, joined…

On Thursday, Council gave a final vote of approval for new ad valorem tax rates. These rates will be assessed on property in 2026. The rates adopted by Council – which were recommended by the Mayor’s Administration – will raise revenue by 4% compared to last year’s tax collections for the City’s General Fund…

On Thursday, August 28th, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. 📺 Watch the meeting:You can watch the recording of the special School Board meeting here. Superintendent Liggins shared new information about the budget to clear up recent uncertainty regarding…

Projects are part of latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced exciting new momentum within Kentucky’s speed-to-market initiative, as over $700,000 in state funding was approved to support site and building development projects in Breckinridge, Washington, Kenton and Todd…

Technology firm to launch strategic research and development partnership with WKU   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new and exciting momentum in the state’s technology sector as Caza Innovations, a high-growth research and technology firm specializing in commercial applications of advanced materials, biotechnology and data systems, announced plans…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) — A University of Kentucky researcher is developing electro-photonic circuits, a technology that could dramatically reduce the energy demands of computing and communication in the age of artificial intelligence. Ishan Thakkar, the Reese S. Terry Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of…

Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration will continue in September with several milestone events, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.  “All year long, we have been curating a celebration that is for Lexington, by Lexington, and about Lexington,” Gorton said. September highlights include: On Sunday, September 7, Lexington native and internationally recognized, award-winning composer Shawn Okpebholo will…