Commencement — Marking a Milestone

Dear Colleagues,

Our December commencement ceremonies will be held tomorrow in Rupp Arena, marking an important milestone in many of our students’ lives. Commencement signifies the end of this academic journey, the culmination of countless hours of hard work and dedication.

I have always enjoyed watching our students mark this milestone with their friends, family and other members of their support systems. You can find more details about attending tomorrow’s ceremonies here. 

It also is a testament to the hard work and dedication that you, our faculty, have put into each one of your students. It is your encouragement, insight and mentorship that inspire your students to reach beyond what they once believed possible and achieve their dreams.

They will go on to change the world through their creative genius, their skillful artistry — abilities you helped them discover and develop here at UK. 

You have guided your students to this precipice, and now it is time to watch them soar. 

I am incredibly proud of our students, and I am equally proud of the care and commitment you demonstrate for them.

On behalf of the University of Kentucky, thank you for helping create this moment and this memory for our students. I hope you find time over this winter break to rest so that we can approach the spring refreshed and reinvigorated.

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
Provost