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UK To Feature 'AI In Action' At Feb. 26 Event
Showcase highlights university's growing AI partnership with Microsoft
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The University of Kentucky will host a campus-wide AI showcase on February 26th, featuring demonstrations and engagement zones where faculty, staff and students can learn about innovative AI projects across the university and how the new Microsoft partnership can enhance their work.
Why it matters
The event highlights UK's leadership in developing responsible and scalable models for how AI can support education, research, service and healthcare. It also showcases the university's growing partnership with Microsoft, which will provide access to new AI tools and technologies for the campus community.
The details
The UK x Microsoft: CATS AI in Action event will feature speakers, interactive engagement zones, and demonstrations of how UK is using AI across various domains. Microsoft representatives will also be on hand to showcase how the partnership can benefit academic, research and healthcare efforts. The event is part of UK's Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) initiative, which aims to coordinate and amplify AI initiatives across the university.
- The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- It will begin at 10 a.m. with a speaking program, followed by interactive engagement zones throughout the day.
The players
Ian McClure
Vice president for innovation at UK HealthCare and associate vice president for research, innovation and economic impact at the University of Kentucky.
Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI)
The University of Kentucky's comprehensive framework for advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education, research, healthcare and operations.
Advancing Kentucky Together (AKT) Network
A statewide partnership that unites UK's research, service and learning capabilities with partners to co-create solutions that expand opportunity, strengthen communities and improve well-being across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to highlight current AI projects taking place across our campus community in these AI engagement zones. There are numerous innovative projects taking place across UK and CATS AI is helping to align and synergize those efforts. We invite the campus community to come, explore these engagement zones, engage with members of the Microsoft AI team and learn how this new partnership can improve their UK experience.”
— Ian McClure, Vice president for innovation at UK HealthCare and associate vice president for research, innovation and economic impact at the University of Kentucky (Mirage News)
What’s next
A full schedule and details for the UK x Microsoft: CATS AI in Action event will be announced in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The University of Kentucky's growing partnership with Microsoft and its CATS AI initiative demonstrate the university's leadership in developing responsible and scalable models for how artificial intelligence can enhance education, research, healthcare and other domains to benefit the campus community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
