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Connect one-on-one at no cost to you with therapists, specialists and other experts who work at UK too. Appointments are available to you and your family members.

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Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs) are employee-led communities that provide opportunities to connect with colleagues, share experience and engage in personal and professional growth.

Each group brings together employees with common backgrounds or interests. All UK employees are welcome to participate in any group — whether to learn more, build relationships or contribute to conversations across the university.

For more information about the groups, please contact the HR EAG Liaison Azetta Beatty at Azetta.beatty@uky.edu.

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Experiencing challenges? HR is here to help! Please contact us.

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News

February 18, 2026

Managing emotions at work

Workplaces are inherently emotional environments. Deadlines, performance expectations, unclear communication and interpersonal dynamics all activate the nervous system. Emotions themselves are not the problem. Unmanaged reactions are. The goal is not to be less emotional, but to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.

February 02, 2026

Give back, feel better: How volunteering supports your health

When life feels busy, stressful or disconnected, volunteering might be the last thing on your mind. Yet research consistently shows that giving your time and skills to others doesn’t just strengthen communities—it also supports your mental, emotional and physical health. Volunteering isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing something meaningful. And sometimes, that shift makes all the difference. Why volunteering is good for your health 1. Volunteering improves mental and emotional well-being