A message as we approach December Commencement

Dear Colleagues, 

I wanted to highlight that our community will host a special celebration — one that embodies our mission as Kentucky’s institution. The December 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, December 15, at Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center.   

Most importantly, I want to thank you — our distinguished faculty — for your contribution to this important time of the year and this significant milestone in the lives of our graduates. I’m grateful for the impact you have made upon each one of them. 

Because of you, in recent years, more students than ever before have been crossing that stage.  

UK has achieved a record 70% six-year graduation rate, placing our university among the top 20% of all 4-year public institutions, based on the most recently available data.  

I’m grateful to you for the impact these transformative data represent.  

Your passion and leadership have propelled our students to be ready for lives of meaning and purpose.  

You are fulfilling our mission to advance Kentucky.  

As a reminder, we invite all faculty members to join us at the Commencement ceremonies. You can find more information about faculty participation at https://commencement.uky.edu/faculty.  

Commencement is a celebration of our student’s achievements, but also of the mentorship and guidance you have provided.  

Thank you for everything you have done to help our students succeed.  

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.   

Provost