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OneUK partner, Valvoline Global comes to campus for ‘OneUK day’, hosts networking session

Ashley Castorena

Mar 9, 2026

Representatives from Valvoline Global met with students at the University of Kentucky on Feb. 12 for an open networking session designed to introduce career opportunities ahead of the university’s spring career fair. The event, co-hosted by the university’s Graham Office of Career Management and the Gatton College of Business and Economics, was held in the third-floor alcove of the Gatton building. The informal setting gave students an opportunity to connect directly with company representatives, ask questions and learn more about potential career paths.

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OneUK partner, Catalent comes to campus for ‘OneUK day’

Ashley Castorena

Mar 2, 2026

Representatives from Catalent visited the University of Kentucky campus on Feb. 10 to meet with faculty and staff and strengthen connections across academic programs. The visit was part of Catalent’s “OneUK Day,” during which company leaders engaged with university partners to build relationships and increase brand awareness among UK talent.

Partners visit UK's campus for "OneUK Days"

Ashley Castorena

Feb 18, 2026

OneUK welcomed three corporate partners to campus this month for a series of “OneUK Visit Days” aimed at deepening relationships with the University of Kentucky. Representatives from Catalent visited Feb. 10, followed by Fischer Homes on Feb. 11 and Valvoline Global on Feb. 12. Each partner spent the day on campus engaging with UK faculty, staff and students through classroom visits and strategic meetings.

Students in the Hospitality Management and Tourism course record content for their projects at the Elwood Hotel. Photo by Sabrina Hounshell.

UK students partner with Elwood Hotel for AI-enhanced experiential learning in hospitality

Bailey Vandiver

Feb 3, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2026) — Students in a hospitality and tourism marketing class at the University of Kentucky practiced creativity and connection through a partnership with the Elwood Hotel.

Collaborating for Impact: How Fidelity Investments and UK Are Investing in Kentucky through OneUK

Ashley Castorena

Nov 10, 2025

Fidelity Investments is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and its Covington, Kentucky, location is a major hub for talent and innovation. The company has built a reputation for offering rewarding careers and creating opportunities for growth in financial technology, operations, and customer service. Through the University of Kentucky’s OneUK initiative, Fidelity Investments is collaborating with UK to attract top talent, advance applied research and support initiatives that strengthen both the company and the Commonwealth.

Partnering for Impact: How Fischer Homes and UK Are Building a stronger Kentucky through OneUK

Ashley Castorena

Nov 7, 2025

Fischer Homes, one of the nation’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, is helping shape the future of Kentucky’s workforce while supporting the next generation of leaders. Headquartered in Northern Kentucky and ranked the 31st largest builder in the U.S. by Builder Magazine, Fischer Homes operates across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Missouri, Florida and North Carolina. Through the University of Kentucky’s OneUK initiative, the company is partnering with UK to recruit top talent, foster innovation and give back to the communities it serves.

Partnering for Impact: How Catalent and UK Are Advancing Talent, Innovation and Economic Growth in Kentucky

Ashley Castorena

Nov 5, 2025

Catalent, a global leader in contract development and manufacturing, plays a vital role in Kentucky’s economy and the healthcare industry worldwide. With its facility in Winchester, Catalent specializes in helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring life-changing medicines to patients faster and more efficiently. Now, through the University of Kentucky’s OneUK initiative, Catalent is deepening its engagement with UK to strengthen the state’s workforce, advance innovation and create lasting economic impact.

A promotional photo for the company Bullard. It includes an image of front line workers in safety gear

Partnering for Impact: How Bullard and UK Are Advancing Safety and Innovation in Kentucky through OneUK

Ashley Castorena

Nov 3, 2025

For more than a century, Bullard has been protecting the people who protect others. Headquartered in Central Kentucky, the family-owned manufacturer is a global leader in personal protective equipment, producing trusted products like head and face protection, firefighter helmets, thermal imaging, and respiratory protection systems used by frontline workers around the world.

Launch Blue publishes case study highlighting OneUK partner Valvoline Global Operations participation in industry transformation accelerator

Ashley Castorena

Sep 24, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky.— Launch Blue, the University of Kentucky’s nationally recognized startup accelerator, has published a case study showcasing its collaboration with OneUK member Valvoline Global Operations on the Industry Transformation Accelerator, a program designed to connect startups with real-world industry challenges.

Fischer Home Representatives speaking in front of Real Estate classroom

Fischer Homes returns to campus for third ‘Career Builder Day’

Ashley Castorena

Sep 18, 2025

“I was a psychology major, and Fischer Homes fully trained me with everything I needed to work in sales with the company,” shared Mehryn Toole, standing at the front of a class of students at the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

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