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2025-2026 University of Kentucky Tour Guides

The Visitor Center shares authentic experiences by introducing our guests to a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic University of Kentucky community. We foster a culture of welcome that begins with a visitor’s first steps on campus and lasts far beyond a single visit. We can't wait to welcome you to the Big Blue Nation.

Meet our 2025-26 Visitor Center Team

Visitor Center Student Leadership Team

Interested in joining our team?

University of Kentucky Tour Guide

Visitor Center Tour Guides roll out the Big Blue Carpet to campus guests and serve as the "first face" of the University of Kentucky. As student ambassadors for the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the University at large, Tour Guides represent the Big Blue Nation to prospective students, their guests, and other campus visitors by sharing their own unique UK story.  

Applications for the Spring semester employment will open in October 2025. The application process is highly competitive.

Learn More and apply

Wildcat Ambassador

The Wildcat Ambassador Student Organization is a branch of the Visitor Center. In this volunteer role, students can assist in recruitment events hosted by the Visitor Center and the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Serving as a Wildcat Ambassador can help a student acquire valuable skills in undergraduate recruitment and is a great first step in gaining experience to apply to be a Visitor Center Tour Guide.

Current students can apply to become a part of the Wildcat Ambassador program through BBNvolved.

Wildcat Ambassador Application

Contact us

University of Kentucky Visitor Center

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET A242 Gatton Student Center
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Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-3595
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Visitor Center Director

RebeccaDonovan
Rebecca Donovan Visitor Center Director
Email
rebecca.donovan@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-3595

Visitor Center Associate

Visitor Center Associate
People
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Sandi
Sandi A.
Tour Guide
Location
Biochemistry - Alexandria, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Aidan
Aidan
Tour Guide
Location
Neuroscience - Madisonville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Brett
Brett
Tour Guide
Location
Political Science - Owensboro, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Brody
Brody
Tour Guide
Location
Psychology - Benton, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Kate
Kate
Tour Guide
Location
Finance - Fort Thomas, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Jenna
Jenna C.
Tour Guide
Location
Accounting - Auburn, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Maddie C.
Maddie C.
Tour Guide
Location
Alexandria, VA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Ashley
Ashley D.
Tour Guide
Location
Human Health Science - Union, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Gabbie
Gabbie D.
Tour Guide
Location
Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Kate
Kate D.
Tour Guide
Location
Public Health - Dayton, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Kate
Kate
Tour Guide
Location
Kingsport, TN
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
RebeccaDonovan
Rebecca Donovan
Visitor Center Director
Jessica
Jessica G.
Tour Guide
Location
Integrated Strategic Communication - South Elgin, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Kennadi
Kennadi
Tour Guide
Location
Animal Science - Yuma, AZ
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Camryn Tour Guide
Camryn
Tour Guide
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Phone
859-257-3595
Eugenia
Eugenia D.
Tour Guide
Location
International Studies - Lexington, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Jade
Jade
Tour Guide
Location
Chemical Engineering - Troy, MI
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Lionel
Lionel M.
Tour Guide
Location
Pre-Nursing - Nicholasville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Chloe
Chloe
Tour Guide
Location
Medical Laboratory Sciences - Pikeville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Calista
Calista P.
Tour Guide
Location
Secondary English Education - Elkton, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Siena
Siena
Tour Guide
Location
Public Policy - North Canton, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
CC
CC R.
Tour Guide
Location
Integrated Strategic Communication - Mason, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Joy
Joy R.
Tour Guide
Location
Biomedical Engineering - Mason, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Emily Simpson
Emily S.
Tour Guide
Location
Bloomfield, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Ryan S.
Ryan S.
Tour Guide
Location
Business - Louisville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Layne
Layne T
Tour Guide
Location
Communication - Richmond, VA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Carrie
Carrie
Tour Guide
Location
Kinesiology - Pinetop, AZ
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Alaina W.
Alaina W.
Tour Guide
Location
Elementary Education - Bardstown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Carly
Carly W.
Tour Guide
Location
Mathematical Economics - Springfield, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Emily
Emily
Visit Specialist
Olivia
Olivia
Tour Guide
Location
English - Bardstown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
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