Upcoming Programs

The UKWF is excited to announce their annual in-person conference on December 10, 2024. This year’s theme is “Standing Strong: Empowering Women to Define Their Path.” 

The event will be held at the Gatton Student Center. 

Registration is open through November 22) is $15. 

Register here: https://vivenu.com/event/womens-forum-conference--24s8wh

To receive updates about this event, join the UKWF mailing list by emailing UKWF@uky.edu.

Since the beginning, the UKWF  has existed to create an equitable community at the university. As the role of women in the workplace continues to evolve, the UKWF  commitment remains the same: creating space to discuss relevant issues and using collective problem solving and educational opportunities to empower and champion women.

Sarah Bennett Holmes was a distinguished dean of women at the University of Kentucky, who tirelessly championed the rights of women throughout her career. Widowed at a young age, Holmes raised four children while completing her education. She then began a successful career at UK where she inspired young women to persevere in the face of hardship and pursue their career goals. Among her accomplishments, Holmes developed work programs for women during the Depression.

The Sarah Bennett Holmes Team Award recognizes staff, faculty, graduate students, and teams who have shown efforts to promote the well-being and growth of women at the university and throughout the Commonwealth. 

For more information visit: Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Luncheon | Women's Forum