Our Faculty Drive Impact

Dear Colleagues,

This year, we have faced challenges amid growing scrutiny on what we do as an institution. Through that scrutiny, however, my belief in that mission — and in the faculty who help carry out that mission — has never wavered. Your work is invaluable to the university and the communities we serve.

From your research exploring how disruptions to circadian rhythms and sleep impact health…

To the way you help shape our students’ journeys through academia and through life…

And expanding access to specialized care to ensure Kentuckians can receive care closer to home.

These are important reminders of the power our faculty hold through research, teaching, service and care. Our faculty drive impact to improve our Commonwealth and its people. 

As we continue to navigate the landscape, I encourage you to continue to stay up-to-date on the university’s response via https://pres.uky.edu/monitoring-federal-changes-2025.

Highlighting and sharing your work as faculty, researchers and instructors is a vital way of demonstrating the importance of what the University of Kentucky does and is capable of.

Thank you for continuing to uphold UK’s mission to advance Kentucky.

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
Provost