Office of Business Engagement UK's Front Door to Business Partnerships

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The Office of Business Engagement serves as the front door to collaborating with the University of Kentucky. We offer personalized support to help businesses and organizations identify the right opportunities for collaboration with UK. Whether you’re looking for access to cutting edge research, top-tier talent, or specialized expertise, we can help you achieve your goals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in today's dynamic business environment.

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39,000 total students

57 patents issued in FY 2025

$9.6 Bil 2026-2027 Budget

Partnership Success Stories

UK to host inaugural OneUK Talent Day Sept. 8, bringing corporate collaborators to campus

Ashley Castorena

Aug 21, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2026) — The University of Kentucky will welcome OneUK companies to campus Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the first OneUK Talent Day, an event designed to deepen connections between industry leaders, faculty and students. Representatives from several OneUK corporate collaborators will participate in the daylong event, which includes coordinated speaking engagements in UK classrooms and dedicated time to connect with faculty and students across campus.

UK MBA Students Partner with Bullard, Valvoline Global Operations on Real-World Market Challenges

Ashley Castorena

Aug 20, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two OneUK partners joined an ongoing University of Kentucky tradition this spring, bringing live business challenges into Gatton College of Business and Economics' Full-Time MBA program. Bullard and Valvoline Global Operations each sponsored a project through their Problem Solving Lab, the program's experiential learning practicum that has long paired MBA candidates with regional employers to solve real-world business problems.

Betting on herself: How UK Alum Sydney Fessler Turned Curiosity and Connection into a Career at Fidelity Investments

Morgan Fields

Jul 13, 2026

When Sydney Fessler arrived at the University of Kentucky, a career in finance wasn’t part of the plan. Originally set on healthcare, Fessler changed her major to finance just before freshman orientation, a decision that ultimately led her to Fidelity Investments and a career helping people through financial planning.

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Kim Kluemper Director of Business Engagement

Email: kim.kluemper@uky.edu