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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.

OneUK partner Fischer Homes to Host Networking Reception at UK as part of their ‘Career Builder Day’

Ashley Castorena

Sep 4, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — OneUK partner Fischer Homes will host a networking reception for University of Kentucky students on Sept. 11 from 3:30-4:30p at the Cats Den in the Gatton Student Center. The event is open to all students, regardless of major, who are seeking their first career after graduation and have a strong skillset in communication and connecting with people. It will provide an opportunity to meet Fischer Homes representatives, learn more about career paths within the company and gain insight into the homebuilding industry.

From Numbers to Innovation: UK Alumna Finds Her Fit at Bullard, a OneUK partner

Ashley Castorena

Jun 23, 2025

When Eva Peterson first arrived at the University of Kentucky, she declared a major in finance. But over time, she realized her interests stretched beyond spreadsheets and forecasts. She added a second major in management — a decision that reflected her growing curiosity about people. “I went into UK as a finance major and ended up double majoring in finance and management — two very different fields of study,” she said. “Numbers and emotions.” That pairing would go on to define more than just her academic experience, it would shape the way she works.

UK and community leaders partner to showcase signature Kentucky industries

Ashley Castorena

Apr 15, 2025

Rolling fields of bluegrass, premier bourbon, world-class horse farms and rich agriculture illustrate the Central Kentucky story—a story shared at an exclusive event celebrating the region’s acclaimed industries. The Signature Industries in the Bluegrass event, a pre-conference gathering ahead of the annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference, was designed to showcase Lexington’s economic and cultural contributions to these iconic industries for conference guests from across the world.

Fischer Homes Career Builder Day exposes College of Communication and Information students to industry opportunities

Ashley Castorena

Mar 20, 2025

OneUK partner Fischer Homes visited the University of Kentucky on Feb. 12 for its second Career Builder Day, offering students a firsthand look at career opportunities. The Northern Kentucky-based homebuilder, known for its philosophy of “Hire the talent, train the skills,” aims to increase the hiring of UK students for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. Career Builder Day is one way UK is collaborating with Fischer Homes to achieve that goal.

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