UK research awards exceed $500 million
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17, 2026) — For the first time in University of Kentucky history, research awards have surpassed $500 million. This achievement marks five consecutive years of growth. UK investigators received… Read the full report at The Lane Report
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