As UK classes begin, a new year, new opportunities

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Public Relations) — It’s the first day of the 2021-22 academic year at

Students pose for a photo at the Ky. Kernel booth during Campus Ruckus on August 19, 2021. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto

the University of Kentucky.

A new year means new possibilities. New opportunities for learning and growth.

New friendships.

New chances to step up and step out to explore new things.

New horizons to explore and, as a Wildcat, always the responsibility to meet the moment and whatever it brings. After all, that is what we do.

Welcome to the start of a new year.

Welcome home. We are excited to be back together as a community. Please watch the video above to learn how members of the University of Kentucky community have been working hard to prepare for this day!