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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.

UK Students Complete Engineering Capstones with OneUK Partner Valvoline Global Operations

Ashley Castorena

Jun 22, 2026

The University of Kentucky and OneUK partner Valvoline Global Operations (VGO) collaborated on three mechanical engineering capstone projects during the 2025–26 academic year, giving students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings to real industry challenges while providing Valvoline access to UK's engineering talent and resources.

How a partnership between two OneUK businesses shaped the 5th Construction Business Accelerator cohort

Ashley Castorena

Jun 15, 2026

When participants in the University of Kentucky and Turner Construction Company’s Construction Business Accelerator (CBA) crossed the finish line of the 12-week program, they received more than a certificate. Each graduate walked away with a CBA branded, Bullard Adaptix Type II Safety Helmet, a physical reminder that safety is foundational to a career in construction.

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.

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.

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.

Bullard donates hardhats to support UK entertainment technicians

Ashley Castorena

Feb 2, 2026

Bullard, a OneUK partner and Kentucky-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment, has donated Type 2 hard hats to University of Kentucky Fine Arts entertainment technicians, providing students with enhanced safety equipment while creating an opportunity for industry feedback. The donation supports students who work behind the scenes on performances and events, where overhead hazards and technical rigging are common but high-quality safety equipment is not always standard in the entertainment industry.

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