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UK offering Summer School 2025: Financial Well-Being sessions

Summer School 2025: Financial Well-Being

Personalized support for what matters most to you

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.

Appointments currently available in-person or online

Mental health therapist

Financial expert

Health and wellness coach

Dietitian

Exercise specialist

Elder care specialist

Tobacco cessation specialist

A connected, caring work community

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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June 03, 2025

Working out(side) safely

Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to get out and enjoy the weather. Exercising outdoors can be a great change of pace in your regular exercise routine, offering new perspectives and fresh variety. There are endless outdoor activities, including: Walking Hiking Swimming Trips to the zoo or outdoor festivals Water skiing Yoga So, if you are taking your workout outside, be sure to keep the following handy:

June 02, 2025

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. Take action now — for yourself, your loved ones and for the fight to end Alzheimer's. It's never too early or too late to take actions that help promote a healthy brain. Get familiar with brain health and learn what steps you can take if you or someone you love has memory concerns.

May 29, 2025

UK offering Summer School 2025: Financial Well-Being sessions

Making the right financial decisions — whether navigating first financial milestones, managing day-to-day expenses, looking to maintain a certain lifestyle or getting ready for retirement — can help put someone on a path to financial wellness.

May 29, 2025

Taking a Mindful Summer Break

It's that time of year, end of school, maybe things are slowing down at the office and you finally have time to get away. Often we feel like we should keep working harder and longer; the truth is, we work better after a break, whether it is a 5-minute break or 5-day break.