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[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. No destination is worth the risk.

More info at https://t.co/kqRCUDw0Nr

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

The Lexington area could see severe weather Tuesday, with the potential for damaging winds, hail, flash flooding and tornadoes. Being Wildcat Ready means staying informed before weather moves in. Have multiple ways to receive alerts, pay attention to changing conditions and be prepared to take action if needed.

Review emergency preparedness information at https://t.co/uiK3gWjUdl.

#WildcatReady #UKyProud #SevereWeather

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Heavy rain can quickly create flash floods and dangerous road conditions.

Never drive through flooded roadways.
Turn around and find an alternate route.
Do not walk through moving floodwaters.
Follow road closures and directions from emergency officials.

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

If a tornado warning is issued, take these steps to stay safe:

Move indoors immediately.
Go to the lowest level possible.
Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
Choose an interior room or hallway.

More info at https://t.co/kqRCUDw0Nr

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

By using the scale of this partnership to create shared savings, UK can extend impact beyond campus — supporting students, strengthening communities and advancing our responsibility to serve Kentuckians.

@compassgroupusa

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

The final beam is in place on the new @UK_HealthCare Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building 🏥

"This investment will strengthen Kentucky's ability to deliver exceptional care today while advancing the research that will improve lives for generations to come. That's the kind of legacy worth building."
- Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #UKHealthcare

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

A decades-old black hole mystery may finally have an answer. 🌌

Using data from @NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a University of Kentucky researcher helped uncover how supermassive black holes continue to grow by drawing in cooling gas through a self-sustaining cycle.

Read more: https://t.co/NvBz1KdL8N

#UKResearch #Astronomy #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #UKyProud

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Support for military families starts with strong communities.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) at the University of Kentucky is launching its 6th annual Military Family Readiness Academy, offering free online professional development for educators, service providers and community leaders looking to better support military-connected families.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/YxYXuiYsA2

#UKyProud #MilitaryFamilies #ExtensionWorks #CommunityImpact

[UK Gatton College of Business and Economics @UKGattonCollege]

From Gatton to the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Gatton College MBA alumnus and former staff member Daniel Wilmot now serves as director of finance for FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City.

Read more: https://t.co/J8i81uRnbh

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

These early investments in technology, infrastructure and education will help modernize the campus dining experience while supporting our people and systems who make it possible.

@compassgroupusa

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky

[UK Transportation @UKParking]

🚧 Starting July 13 at 10 p.m., University Drive Garage (PS #1), adjacent on-street parking on Veterans Drive, and portions of the Garrigus Lot and Ag Greenhouse area parking will permanently close. All vehicles must be moved before 10 p.m.
Employees: Please use alternate lots: Kroger Field Orange Lot, North Red Lot, or Gluck Lo and take advantage of Park & Stride via the indicated pedestrian pathways. See the graphic for walking routes.
More info: https://t.co/hGbDFfNqFX

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

A meaningful milestone in the future of cancer care 💙

This morning, President Capilouto and members of @UK_HealthCare signed the final steel beam that will be placed on the new UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, marking another milestone in creating a space that will expand access to world-class care and innovation.

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #UKHealthcare

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

The Herculaneum scrolls are among the most iconic and inaccessible of the world’s vast collection of damaged manuscripts.

Since being burned and carbonized by the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE, they’ve been deemed “unreadable.”

Until now.

Through a groundbreaking, repeatable AI framework engineered by @ukyengineering professor, Dr. Brent Seales and his team, we are officially unlocking secrets that have been hidden for two millennia.

Read more about the breakthrough: https://t.co/dc64LJzYBu

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #CollegeofEngineering

[Video Description: A montage of news headlines, archaeological sites, and historic architecture in Italy, highlighting a breakthrough in reading ancient artifacts. Dr. Brent Seales and Dr. Seth Parker present their research to an audience in a grand, ornately decorated hall, detailing a three-step AI workflow consisting of scanning, segmentation, and ink detection. The video concludes with close-up shots of carbonized, stone-like scroll fragments resting on a white cushion.]

[UK Transportation @UKParking]

🚧 Parking impacts: The Linden Walk Lot will be closed for painting on Saturday, 7/11 (weather permitting). The Alumni, Career Center & Schmidt lots will also close on Sunday, 7/12. All lots will reopen on Monday, 7/13. Learn more: https://t.co/F7M8lkbwLW

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Food Force One will fulfill UK’s land-grant mission by connecting communities with food, resources and education. It will be a collaborative opportunity for UK’s health colleges and Cooperative Extension Services.

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #FoodForceOne

@compassgroupusa

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Happy Fourth, Wildcats! 🎇🇺🇸

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #BBN #KrogerField

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

The new Kirwan Blanding residence hall 🏡

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #KirwanBlanding #UKResidenceHall

[Video Description: This video showcases the interior of a modern, multi-level residential facility, beginning with a spacious, sunlit lobby. The tour continues through common amenities, including a shared kitchen with booth seating, a long hallway leading to a well-equipped laundry room, and a private living suite.]

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Wildcat helped dish up the first meals for UK Hospitality last weekend at the Social House at The 90. 👏

Through our new partnership with @compassgroupusa, the campus community will see refreshes and new food options at dining locations across campus.

[University of Kentucky @universityofky]

Every year brings new memories 🐾 K Week is coming soon...

#UKy #UniversityofKentucky #KWeek #WelcomeWeek

[Video Description: A pair of hands flips through a themed, spiral-bound scrapbook that showcases the evolution of the University of Kentucky's "K Week" orientation across the decades, ranging from 1950 to 2025. Each page is filled with historical photos, University of Kentucky logos, and energetic campus snapshots that capture the long-standing tradition of welcoming new students. The video concludes by revealing the upcoming KWeek dates for the year 2026, building anticipation for the event's next chapter.]

[KET Public Affairs @PubAffairsKET]

How a professor at the @universityofky helped unlock the secrets of ancient scrolls burned during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. https://t.co/aYuRkUBjN3