Celebrate our December 2026 graduates

Dear Colleagues,

As we look forward to the December Commencement ceremonies, I am deeply proud of our newest graduates and cannot wait to see them cross the stage and begin the next chapter of their lives. I invite you to join me in celebrating their achievements — achievements that your dedication and support have helped them reach. 

While this is a milestone marking the success of our graduates, it is also a milestone made possible by the faculty and staff who guide them at each step of their journeys.

Across every part of our campus, you make an impact in students’ lives — explaining complex concepts during office hours, inviting them to participate in your groundbreaking research, guiding them through challenging clinical experiences, connecting them to meaningful networking opportunities and so much more. 

Your efforts are key to helping our students reach this pivotal moment in their academic careers.

Commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, Dec. 18 at Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center. Please RSVP on the Commencement website by Dec. 4 if you plan to attend, and additional day-of-ceremony instructions will be emailed the week of Commencement.

For questions, please visit the Commencement website or contact commencement@uky.edu. 

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students and to UK. I look forward to celebrating our graduates with you.

Robert DiPaola

Provost