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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

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 Summer/Fall semester employment will open March 12th and close April 3rd. 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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Director of the Visitor Center

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

Visitor Center Coordinator

Ellie Kinnicutt Visitor Center Coordinator
Email
ellie.kinnicutt@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-3595
People
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Sandi
Sandi A.
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Biology - Alexandria, KY
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859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Andrew B
Andrew B
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Agricultural Economics & Accounting - Downers Grove, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Maria B
Maria B
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Human Health Sciences - Union, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Victoria B
Victoria B
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Marketing & Political Science - Louisville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
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Jon Michael C
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Finance - Munfordville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Brady C
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Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Jackson, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Lauren C
Lauren C
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Nursing - Prince George's County, MD
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Sam C
Sam C
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Finance & Accounting - Maysville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Zander C
Zander C
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Theatre & Dance - Orlando, FL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Ashley
Ashley D.
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Human Health Science - Union, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Ella D
Ella D
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Communication - Louisville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Santino D
Santino D
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Finance & Accounting - Addison, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Gabbie
Gabbie D.
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Psychology - Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Kate
Kate D
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Public Health - Dayton, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
RebeccaDonovan
Rebecca Donovan
Visitor Center Director
Campbell E
Campbell E
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Psychology - Fort Mitchell, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Olivia F
Olivia F
Tour Guide
Location
Economics & Management - Hyden, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Jessica G
Jessica G.
Tour Guide
Location
Integrated Strategic Communication - South Elgin, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Chloe
Chloe H
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Human Health Sciences - Campbellsville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Grace H
Grace H
Tour Guide
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Theatre & Political Science - Cincinnati, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Hannah H
Hannah H
Tour Guide
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Media Arts & Studies - Medina, TN
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Owen J
Owen J
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Kinesiology - Arlington Heights, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Ryleigh J
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Psychology - Bowling Green, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Eugenia
Eugenia D.
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Law & Justice and Psychology - Lexington, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Caroline M
Caroline M
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Political Science - Bardstown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Emily M
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Integrated Strategic Communications - Tampa, FL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
PJ M
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Hospitality Management and Tourism - Lexington , KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Lionel
Lionel M.
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Location
Pre-Nursing - Nicholasville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Grant O
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Biology - Maysville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Chloe
Chloe O
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Medical Laboratory Sciences - Pikeville, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Calista
Calista P.
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Secondary English Education - Elkton, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Caleb
Caleb R
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Economics - Cincinnati, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Jordan R
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Human Health Sciences - Plainfield, IL
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
CC
CC R.
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Integrated Strategic Communication - Mason, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Joy
Joy R
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Mechanical Engineering - Mason, OH
Phone
859-257-3595
Emily S
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Human Nutrition - Henderson, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Jake
Jake S
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Finance and Management - Dunwoody, GA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Lizzy S
Lizzy S
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Pharmaceutical Sciences - Cicero, IN
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Maddi S
Maddi S
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Political Science & Integrated Strategic Communications - Bedford, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Addison
Addison T
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Marketing and Management - Union, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Carrie
Carrie V
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Kinesiology - Pinetop, AZ
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Mac W
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Mining Engineering - Alpharetta, GA
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Alaina W.
Alaina W.
Tour Guide
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Elementary Education - Bardstown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Olivia
Olivia
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English - Bardstown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Annie Y
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Nursing - Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
859-257-3595
Email
ukvc@uky.edu
Bowman statue at night