The University of Kentucky is enhancing safety and security across campus and UK HealthCare through a series of Facilities Management projects that improve lighting, visibility, emergency communication and building access in key areas.
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building has been certified as a LEED® Gold building by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the fifth building at UK to receive a LEED Gold certification.
July 16 marked a pivotal moment in construction of the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building as University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and Walsh Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration.
As part of the University of Kentucky’s transition to a modernized SAP platform through Project RISE, all SAP systems will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, through 8 a.m. Monday, July 20. A temporary work request form will be available.
As University of Kentucky students moved out of campus housing this spring, UK Recycling set a new benchmark for sustainability efforts — collecting a record 36,355 pounds (18.2 tons) of donations and recyclables through its 2026 move-out initiative.
Applications for the University of Kentucky Sustainability Challenge Grant Program are being accepted now through Sept. 4. Individual projects are eligible to receive up to $50,000. Application materials can be found at research.uky.edu/tfise/sustainability-challenge-grants.
UK earned nearly $300,000 through a Kentucky Utilities (KU) Energy Rebate Program — an achievement that highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to efficient operations. The effort, led by Henry Walke, an environmental and sustainability studies and economics senior and lab sustainability intern, focused on documentation and verification of maintenance on critical cooling infrastructure across campus.
University of Kentucky Facilities Management is taking steps to improve power reliability by addressing an increasingly common challenge: wildlife interfering with electrical infrastructure on campus.
With just a few months remaining until the White Hall Classroom Building is reopened for the Fall 2026 semester, the space is deep into renovations. The upgraded building boasts 46 classrooms, open natural lighting and enhanced ADA accessibility. These improvements lay the foundation for a significant campus-wide impact.
At the University of Kentucky, environmental stewardship and sustainability are 24/7/365 commitments. As the world commemorates the 56th annual Earth Day today, UK is highlighting some of the year-round programs, learning opportunities and community events that make sustainability part of everyday life on campus.