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A necktie and Kentucky blue
University tradition credits Richard C. Stoll's blue necktie with helping students choose the school's shade of blue in 1891.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Traditions — official source
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Patterson's statue tradition
Students traditionally rub the right foot of James K. Patterson's statue before exams for good luck; this is campus folklore.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Student Traditions — official source
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Bowman sculptures
Students take photographs with the Bowman Wildcat sculpture at Alumni Plaza and its lounging counterpart in the Gatton Student Center.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Student Traditions — official source
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DanceBlue
DanceBlue is a campus fundraising tradition supporting children facing cancer.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Student Traditions — official source
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The Arboretum
The university includes a stroll through the Arboretum among its recommended campus traditions.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Student Traditions — official source
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Former farm grounds
Kroger Field and its parking areas occupy land formerly used by the university's Experimental Station Farm.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Stadium — official source
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C. M. Newton Grounds
The stadium's playing area was named for former athletics director C. M. Newton in 2001.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Kentucky Stadium — official source
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