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Gen.G, UK team up for inaugural CatCon: 2-day regional esports and gaming conference

Dec 20, 2022

Global esports organization Gen.G and the University of Kentucky today announced the latest iteration of their partnership CatCon, a regional conference hosted at UK. The two-day festival will bring together students and administrators in the area, solidifying UK’s status as one of the premier esports universities and destinations in the region.

Social Security Shares How You Can Protect Yourself From Scams

Dec 19, 2022

Social Security Administration would like to remind everyone about the increase of social security scams during the holiday season. For more tips on how you can spot a scam, how to report it, and how to prevent them, visit www.ssa.gov/scam/

Associate CIO Heath Price Quoted in EdTech Magazine

Dec 15, 2022

Associate CIO Heath Price talked to EdTech Magazine about what it means for UK to be a Smart Campus. Read More on EdTech.

CISA Releases Phishing Infographic

Dec 15, 2022

Today, CISA published a Phishing Infographic to help protect both organizations and individuals from successful phishing operations.

UK x Gen.G to host 3-day esports winter camp for middle school students

Dec 15, 2022

The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Gen.G, will host a three-day winter camp for middle school students starting Monday, Dec. 19, held at The Cornerstone on UK's campus. Learning objectives are soft skill development, social skill development and career exploration. Students will have the opportunity to build relationships and network with young gamers, participate in tournaments, tour UK’s campus and sit in on panel discussions and Q&As with professionals in the industry.

Podcasting in Practice: Bringing Class Material to Life

Jessica McClure Nov 28, 2022

With the rising popularity in producing podcasts, the Student Media Depot @ the Hub in the University of Kentucky’s W.T. Young Library has risen to meet the needs of students and faculty. Podcasting is increasingly assigned as an alternative to standing up in front of a class to deliver a presentation on a course topic. Many instructors are asking their students to reach beyond a simple subject and make a podcast that is engaging and brings the material to life.

UK Social Work launching Oculus VR support group for foster teens

Nov 9, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2022) — Building on the success of Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK), the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is expanding its virtual reality (VR) program to support teens in foster care.

UK Alumna Erin Simon Featured on Forbes.com

Nov 7, 2022

University of Kentucky alumna Erin Ashley Simon featured on Forbes.com. Simon, the chief culture officer of XSET discusses the Erin Ashley Simon Esports Internship Fund for students interested in gaming and esports careers. Read More at Forbes.com

UK x Gen.G kicks off esports program with event for middle and high school students

Nov 4, 2022

Via UKNOW LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2022) — The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Gen.G Esports, will be hosting a free community event for middle and high school students to kick off a new esports program on campus. The event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 (Election Day), at The Cornerstone. Early drop off and late pick up will be available to those who may need scheduling accommodations. Lunch will also be provided for the students who attend.

New feature in myUK GPS helps students progress more efficiently toward their degree

Jenny Wells-Hosley Oct 31, 2022

With fall priority registration underway, University of Kentucky students can begin utilizing a new feature in myUK GPS (Graduation Planning System) to help them keep track of their progress in their path toward a degree. Students can now see a percentage indicating the total progress they’ve made toward their degree requirements.

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