Celebrate Our Students at Commencement

Dear Colleagues,  

Our annual December Commencement ceremonies will be held next week on Dec. 19 in Rupp Arena. Commencement marks an important milestone in our students’ lives, symbolizing the beginning of new opportunities as they move forward into their chosen careers and pursuits.  

It has always brought me joy to watch students reach this milestone with their friends, families and so many others who have supported them on their journeys. We have students from all colleges coming together to participate in this semester’s Commencement. 

I invite all of you to attend Commencement, and I sincerely hope you will be able to join us. For more details about attending this year’s ceremonies, click here.

As our faculty, this Commencement is a testament to how hard you have worked and how dedicated you have been to our students — your leadership and mentorship have guided these bright students to an even brighter future, allowing them to achieve their highest potential. 

Simply put, you have been there for them — through both the triumphs and the challenges. Now it is time to celebrate them at their best. 

As our students turn the page and begin this new chapter of life, they will strive for greatness and live lives of meaning and purpose using skills you have helped them discover here at UK. I am deeply proud of our soon-to-be graduates, and equally proud to be part of an institute of faculty that has shown such extreme dedication and care to our students.  

On behalf of the University of Kentucky, thank you for helping create this cherished moment for our students. I hope you have a happy holiday season and rest during the break, so we can come back next semester invigorated to lead our students along their career journey.  

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.  
Provost