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UK Social Work launching Oculus VR support group for foster teens

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

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

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

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.

Bringing Digital Forward with CRM & Salesforce

Since its formation in 2016, the mission of the Enterprise CRM & Salesforce team within Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has been committed to leveraging data to create increasingly personalized and sophisticated digital marketing and communications. These efforts and partnerships have contributed to record enrollment and retention rates at UK, supported public safety through COVID-19 response and outreach, and increased engagement with university alumni and donors. 

Salesforce Team Presents at Midwest Higher Ed Trailblazers Forum

On Thursday, October 6, members of the Enterprise CRM & Salesforce team attended the Midwest Higher Ed Trailblazers Forum held in Indianapolis. The team represented the University of Kentucky with their presentation “University of Kentucky Enterprise Approach to Salesforce - Lessons Learned”.

Price Talks UK Invests with Education Dive

Associate CIO Heath Price talked to Higher Ed Dive about UK Invests. Price talked about the new program and how it will enhance student financial wellness. Read the full story

UK Featured in Salesforce.org Blog

Salesforce.org published a blog post detailing the success of integrating Salesforce tools into University operations. Enterprise CRM & Salesforce team members Jordan Adler and Emily Brenzel are quoted.

UK to Extend KyRON to Cincinnati, Increasing Research Collaboration

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with the KY Council on Post-Secondary Education (CPE), operates the KY Regional Optical Network (KyRON).  KyRON is a research network connecting higher education institutions, shared regional data centers, and Internet2 (largest and fastest, coast-to-coast research and education infrastructure).  A critical resource for institutions all over the state, CPE reached an agreement that will double the capacity of KyRON, through a second 100G network peering with Internet2 in Cincinnati, OH.   

Filling in the Gap: Accessing Software with Virtual Den

With an increasing demand for the ability to learn anywhere from any device, technology has to step up to meet the needs of students. One solution at the University of Kentucky which helps deliver software to students is Virtual Den. Virtual Den is a cloud-based solution that allows students to log in to a storefront to access a virtual desktop or software without having to install it directly on their personal device.