The two new articulation agreements will provide clear transfer pathways for various computing degrees.

It is the first named directorship in the university’s history, with the position overseeing the Center for Freshwater Research and Education.

The gift comes from the 1st Source Bank Foundation and will support the development of the new athletics field within the West Campus Athletics Complex.

The partnership will provide scholarship opportunities for Ciena Healthcare’s employees and their family members.

The partnership includes collaboration between the two tribal institutions to celebrate Anishnaabeg culture and provide educational and gathering opportunities.

The program was recently approved by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. The university is actively pursuing the establishment of a School of Veterinary Medicine.

The new TRIO Student Support Services at the university will assist students who are first generation college students, from low-income backgrounds, or have a disability to succeed in a college setting.

The grant comes from the National Association of Dental Plans in an effort to improve access to pediatric dental care in Central Appalachia.

The new programs, a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Science program and a Bachelor of Arts in Public policy Program, were both approved by the Council on Postsecondary Education on January 30, 2026.

The partnership is made possible through a grant Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club received from Kentucky's Kids Workforce Grant through the Kentucky Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and the Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet.