Learning Together as One Community

Dear Colleagues,

Throughout the year, I have been honored and privileged to speak at events in your areas and colleges. These have ranged from ceremonies honoring your graduating students to orientations welcoming new faculty to the university. 

The highlight of all these events, though, is always the people — you.

One of the greatest strengths of UK is that we are a community made of many people who each have their own perspectives. I see that in every interaction I have with our faculty, staff and students.

We come together at different points in our respective paths. But despite the differences in our journeys, we have each arrived here, at UK, to create change, advance our communities and make an impact on Kentucky. 

The greatest reward of any role is making a positive impact, knowing you have contributed to the betterment of your community. 

My work — of supporting you — is even more meaningful because of the work that you do. I witness the blazing of new paths and the unraveling of mysteries at UK every day. 

As a community, we learn from each other and share our varied experiences — and we are stronger for it. 

That is what makes UK such a powerful place. And you are what makes my role worthwhile. 

Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — on behalf of our university and our state.

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
Provost