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Alumni magazine. pretty well. After the “serious” photos, we had some fun with
There is so much some not-so-serious photos. Iwanted to share one of my fa-
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Pride in Blue by simply it. Also in this issue, we recognize our scholarship recipients
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programs and services without the support of our mem- Over the next couple of issues, we will recognize the rest ofthe
bers. Kentucky Alumni magazine is one of the many bene- board. If you are an NBA fan, you have probably heard of Prank
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A promising first-year class
The 2012-13 academic year is underway, new endeavors just as each of us im- A  
are unfolding on campus and alumni across the country con- pacts student recruit-   _
tinue spreading the good name of the Commonwealth’s flag- ment, we share an A- "  " _ '
ship and land grant research institution. 1t is a truly exciting important responsibility T    
time to “see blue” at the University of Kentucky. to support our scholars as ·
This past August, Mary Lynne and 1 greeted new students they seek a degree. Our .0
and families as they lined up their vehicles, unloaded their faculty advance students’ .  
trunks and made themselves at home on our campus. They intellectual development
arrived with enthusiasm, ready to embark on their academic in our classrooms and .
journeys as part of UK’s largest, most diverse and best pre- laboratories, outfitting  
pared class in history. them with the tools nec- kl
More than 4,600 new students in the Class of 2016 have essary to succeed. Staff 2   =ii
boosted the university’s overall enrollment to a record of support and enrich the
nearly 29,000 students. As we have grown in size, we have college experience in many ways, including student life, ad-
also risen in many areas of excellence. The class includes: vising and by providing a warm and welcoming campus envi-
• A record number of African-American, Hispanic, inter- ronment. Our alumni offer encouragement, support,
national and out-of-state students, underscoring the im- guidance and a connection to their alma mater beyond col-
portance ofa diverse and inclusive community ofyoung lege. At each step — and because of our many partners — we
minds and the reputation this institution has for quality are successful in making UK a students-first institution.
and commitment to students; and We can attract this caliber of class because that commit-
• A record number of Singletary Scholars, Governor’s ment to students, quality instruction, creative scholarship
Scholars/Governor’s School for the Arts students, and and service is widely and deeply known among families in
an expanding number of students in our 1-lonors Pro- Kentucky and the region. They realize that UK, with a vast
gram; and array ofprograrns and opportunities, is best positioned to
• An impressive number of National Merit Finalists at 71, produce a “differentiated graduate,” one prepared with skills
up from 29 last year, placing us among Baylor, Duke, necessary to compete and succeed globally.
Ohio State, Cornell, Berkeley and Dartmouth — institu- You are a testament to making UK a students-first institu-
tions with similar numbers of the nation’s best and tion and helping the next generation of leaders reach beyond
brightest. their potential. This class underscores our commitment to
More than the statistics themselves is what they represent. students and the progress we make in fulfilling the Kentucky
They are a testament to the work of our Enrollment Man- Promise — a covenant that calls upon us to educate those
agement team, led by Associate Provost Don Witt. They who will be our state’s best and brightest to secure an even
have worked tirelessly for months recruiting this outstanding more prosperous future.
first-year class and are emblematic of the devotion to UK 1n the months ahead, we will be taking steps that further
that 1 see and experience everywhere. ensure that Promise is made real for those we serve. We will
But while Don Witt’s staff works around the clock on the focus on continuing our ascent, moving our university for-
front lines of recruiting, all of us are responsible for this suc- ward and through it, our state. Thank you for sharing in our
cess. 1n one instance, a parent shared with me the story of a effort as we endeavor to build a bright future.
professor at a Preview Night who offered to be a resource to
their student while at UK, even while learning this student Sincerely,
was not planning to enroll in their particular field.
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gaging scholar in our classrooms or among our alumni in  
communities across the world, you play an important role in
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UK S Hrst-year enrollment   Presentation'
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UK’s largest-ever, Hrst-year class is also Record Diversity:   Plan (QEP), called “Presentation U”
its most academically talented in history • 533 African-American Hrst-year stu-   This important campus-wide initiative
with the highest number in memory of dents, a 26 percent increase; 1,839   is one of 12 core requirements the uni-
National Merit Finalists and record undergraduates now are African-   versity takes on to reaffirm its accredi-
numbers of Singletary Scholars and Gov- American students, an 11 percent   tation through the Southern
ernor’s Scholars. As the Hrst-year class increase   Association of Colleges and Schools
has grown by more than 500 students • 166 Hispanic Hrst-year students, a 44   (SACS). SACS reaffirmation of ac-
this academic year, the average ACT percent increase; 573 undergraduate   creditation is mandatory for the uni-
score has maintained the university’s students are Hispanic, a 26 percent   versity. The QEP is being developed to
highest-ever mark of 25.5 and the num- increase   receive SACS’ evaluation during spring
ber of students with ACT scores ranging • 110 first-year students with interna-   2013.
from 26 to 36 is at record levels. tional backgrounds — a 96 percent   Presentation U represents the many
increase; 524 undergraduates are   different opportunities students will
Record Caiiality: international students, a 27 percent   soon have to improve their presenta-
• 71 National Merit/ National increase   tion and communication skills across
Achievement Finalists — up from 29   various platforms. The intention is to
last year Record Numbers:   improve the student learning experi-
• A record number of Singletary • A total enrollment of 28,935 with   ence with a focus on developing inte-
Scholars — 51 — up from 34 20,882 undergraduate students —   grated oral, written, visual and
last year both record enrollments   multimedia communication skills.
• 309 Honors Program students, up • A record number of applications at   While many students utilize similar
from 226 last fall 18,802 — a 24 percent increase from   services at UK currently, such as the
• 182 valedictorians, up from 154 last year   Writing Center, the Study, the MC3
last fall • 4,645 Hrst-year students, up from   Lab, eStudio, and the Hub, Presenta-
• 427 students who were in either 4,139 last year; 69 percent of the   tion U will unite and augment these
Governor’s Scholars or Governor’s students are from Kentuclq; 31   programs, while also offering a unique
School for the Arts — up from 394 percent are from out-of-state I   service to faculty in developing oppor-
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Nathan Allen The Traditions T is sponsored by the   writing/ communication and presenta-
UK Alumni Association and was estab-   tion skills to help them land jobs and
Nathan Allen, a marketing and Hnance lished in 2007 to unite the UK student   graduate school acceptance.
major from Louisville, was named win- body in celebrating what it means to be   For more information about
ner of the 2012-13 Traditions T design a Wildcat. Artwork is student de-   the QEP, visit
contest. Allen’s winning T-shirt design signed, and UK students vote each   www.uky.edu/SACS/QEP.html
was unveiled during Big Blue U at Com- spring semester to determine the win-  
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Touch therapy reduces pain   Err°°*$°r$“'°'°'°°“
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          UKresearchers are investigatingtheinci-
  dence of suicide exposure and conse-
A study by the UK Markey Cancer Cen- session. Patients experienced signihcant   quences of suicide bereavement on veterans
ter shows that patients reported signihcant improvement in the areas of pain, stress   and military families. Funded by the De-
improvement in side effects of cancer and nausea with the first visit and in subse-   partment of Defense, the study looks at the
treatment following just one ]in Shin quent visits as well. The mean decreases ex-   “suicide bereaved? those who have lost a
jyutsu session. ]in Shin jyutsu is an ancient perienced were three points for stress and   loved one, family member, friend or fellow
form of touch therapy similar to acupunc- two points for both pain and nausea.   service member/veteran to suicide.
ture in philosophy Patients receive light “ 1t was interesting to note that regardless   There is limited evidence that individuals
touches on 52 specihc energetic points of age, sex or diagnosis, cancer patients re-   exposed to suicide are at risk for poor
called Safety Energy Locks, as well as hn- ceived a statistically signihcant improve-   health outcomes, social and economic
gers, toes, and midpoints on the upper ment in the side effects from treatment. 1t   problems, and their own suicidal thinking
arm, upper calf and lower legin predeter- is encouraging to note that ]in Shin jyutsu   and behaviors, according to principal inves-
mined orders known as “Hows.” Patients made improvements in these areas with-   tigator julie Cerel, associate professor in the
remained clothed except for shoes and