The annual Sustainability Showcase, recently presented by the Office of Sustainability, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment and the Office of Undergraduate Research, was a celebration of the incredible sustainability work happening across the University of Kentucky campus.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2024) — Through a partnership with UK Grounds in Facilities Management and the Lewis Honors College, honors students recently transformed the space between the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College and The 90 into a pollinator garden, replacing non-native grasses and shrubs with vibrant native species.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2025) — Filled with natural light, open gathering areas and state-of-the-art research labs, the newly renovated Chemistry-Physics Building at the University of Kentucky has become a vibrant center for learning and discovery — a transformation now celebrated by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Kentucky.
A new kind of store is opening on the University of Kentucky campus, but instead of ringing up purchases, all items are free for UK students. The Thrifty Cat, UK’s first-ever campus free store, will officially open its doors Friday, Oct. 17, with a grand opening event from 3-4:30 p.m. between Blazer Dining and Holmes Hall. Students are invited to browse shelves of gently used clothing, school supplies, dorm and apartment essentials, and other items — all at no cost.
The University of Kentucky campus spans over 900 acres and is home to more than 100 buildings, each with its own set of unique needs. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of 13 programmers and engineering technicians helps keep it all running smoothly.
With more than 130 staff covering over 100 buildings across the University of Kentucky campus, Facilities Management Custodial Services ensures that every classroom, lab, hallway, study space, office and restroom are ready for the students, faculty, staff and visitors that rely on them each day. Their work happens quietly, often before the sun rises and long after most people have gone home, but the impact is anything but invisible.
At UK, campus construction projects are more than just buildings. They are carefully planned, designed and managed endeavors that shape the future of education, research and student life. Behind every new residence hall, classroom, healthcare facility or research space is a dedicated Facilities Management team in Planning, Design, and Construction working together with UK leadership and campus stakeholders to turn vision into reality.
On Sept. 17, the University of Kentucky’s Facilities Management arboriculture team joined more than 40 volunteers from across the region in a day of service called Saluting Branches. The program brings together tree care professionals who donate their time and expertise to care for trees and landscapes at properties serving veterans across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico.
The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital expansion project is moving forward with innovation and collaboration at the heart of its design process. In a recent design session hosted by the architect's design team, UK HealthCare, Capital Project Management in Facilities Management, and stakeholders gathered to refine the layout of new operating rooms (ORs) using an innovative approach: 3D-printed, to-scale models of hospital equipment and furniture.
Major construction projects, featuring new construction and renovations, are underway across campus, signaling a period of transformation aimed at enhancing the overall student and patient experience. Here are updates on some of the construction projects happening across UK’s central campus.