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Making every opportunity count: Ian Mattingly’s UK Invests story Making every opportunity count: Ian Mattingly’s UK Invests story

Lindsey Piercy

Oct 9, 2026

For freshman Ian Mattingly, investing isn’t just about today. It’s about building toward the future. Mattingly, of Versailles, Kentucky, came to the University of Kentucky with some experience saving and investing. But through UK Invests, he is gaining firsthand experience managing an investment account of his own and learning more about investment strategies he can carry with him long after college.

Making every opportunity count: Mallory Ellis’ UK Invests story

Lindsey Piercy

Oct 2, 2026

Freshman Mallory Ellis, of Winchester, Kentucky, is already thinking beyond her college years. Through UK Invests, she is learning the importance of saving and investing, while building financial habits that can benefit her long after she graduates. Ellis, who is double majoring in neuroscience and psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was drawn to UK Invests because of the opportunity to earn money by participating in activities she was already planning to attend.

Making every opportunity count: Ryan Hidek’s UK Invests story

Lindsey Piercy

Sep 25, 2026

For many students, college is the first time they begin taking ownership of their finances. University of Kentucky freshman Ryan Hidek, from Lyndhurst, Ohio, is one of them. Through UK Invests, he is learning the fundamentals of budgeting, investing and financial decision-making while beginning to build a foundation for his financial future. Read More

Making every opportunity count: Mary Akingbasote’s UK Invests story

Lindsey Piercy

Sep 18, 2026

Sometimes the most valuable opportunities are the ones that help you grow in multiple ways at once. For Mary Akingbasote, a second-year doctoral student from Ondo State, Nigeria, UK Invests has provided more than an opportunity to learn about investing. It’s become a way to build financial knowledge, develop healthy habits and form meaningful connections across the University of Kentucky community.

Making every opportunity count: Keanu Kawata’s UK Invests story

Lindsey Piercy

Sep 11, 2026

Have you ever thought about the power of an opportunity? We’re presented with numerous opportunities throughout our lifetime — some big, some small. But all it takes is one, the right one, to change your life.

UK Athletics announces Football Jersey Patch Partnership with UK Invests to champion students’ financial well-being

Jake Most and Jay Blanton

Sep 8, 2026

As Kentucky Football begins a new era under Head Coach Will Stein, UK Athletics is partnering with UK Invests to make the groundbreaking program the Official Jersey Patch Partner of Kentucky Football. Beginning with tomorrow’s game against Youngstown State, the UK Invests logo will appear on Wildcat Football jerseys to elevate storytelling around one of UK’s fastest-growing student success programs.

$1 million gift advances UK Invests, student financial success

Lindsey Piercy

Apr 24, 2026

A $1 million gift is expanding opportunities for University of Kentucky students to invest in their futures. The Board of Trustees has accepted a gift from James F. Hardymon, alumnus and former board chair, to support UK Invests — a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help students build lifelong financial wellness.

‘Behind the Blue’: UK Invests transforming financial literacy, student success

Kody Kiser

Nov 25, 2025

As the cost of higher education continues to challenge students and families nationwide, the University of Kentucky is taking a different approach — one that goes beyond tuition and scholarships to equip students with long-term financial confidence.

‘Behind the Blue’: UK Invests helping students build financial futures

Lindsey Piercy, Kody Kaiser and Amy Jones-Timoney

Nov 3, 2024

What if going to a financial literacy workshop, joining a study group or even working out could directly contribute to your future?

Kiplinger: New College Program Gives Students Seed Money To Invest

Kim Clark

Dec 28, 2023

A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.