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AI Literacy and Training Hub

AI Literacy and Training Hub (ALT Hub)

The AI Literacy and Training (ALT) Hub (previously the AI/ML Hub) serves as the University of Kentucky’s central gathering place for foundational AI training and literacy, connecting users to AI resources and expertise. As part of the Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) within the Advancing Kentucky Together (AKT) Network, the ALT Hub convenes AI learning efforts happening across campus while serving as a centralized “library” of training opportunities and resources for the UK community.

Originally launched through an IMPACT Award from the Office of the Provost, the ALT Hub works to foster collaboration, training and innovation across the university. By connecting faculty, staff, students and external partners with accessible learning opportunities, emerging tools, and AI collaborators, the ALT Hub helps advance the responsible and practical use of artificial intelligence at UK, across Kentucky and beyond.

Partner Colleges: The UK ALT Hub has a cross-college leadership team with experts from ten following colleges/centers. 

Get In Touch

Join the ALT Hub Leadership Team

Please email ALT.Hub@uky.edu if your college is interested in joining the ALT Hub leadership team. 

Request Trainings

Request a Microsoft Copilot or other AI training for your campus group. The form should take no more than 2 minutes to complete. For questions, please email ALT.Hub@uky.edu. 

Fill Out Form Here

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Microsoft Copilot now available for UK students, faculty and staff

Jan. 29, 2026 — Microsoft Copilot licenses are now available to all students, faculty and staff, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services announced.

Get access to your Microsoft Copilot account

Getting access is simple:

  • Log in to the myUK portal 
  • Go to My Account > My Access
  • Select Request Access and choose Copilot 
  • Your license will be assigned to your linkblue account. It may take 24-72 hours for the update to appear in your Microsoft tenant.

A step-by-step guide is available in the Tech Help Center to help you get started. 

Microsoft365 and Copilot Foundational AI Trainings

Through the AI Literacy and Training (ALT) Hub, CATS AI is partnering with Phygital Labs to expand foundational artificial intelligence training across the University of Kentucky community. These Microsoft-based trainings are designed to help faculty, staff and students build practical skills, strengthen AI literacy and explore how emerging tools can support teaching, research, care and daily work. By creating accessible opportunities to learn and experiment, the ALT Hub aims to help our community confidently navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.

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Sign up for in-person and virtual trainings below. Please request access to your Microsoft Copilot account through MyUK before your trainings.

May Trainings

Virtual

Explore Microsoft 365: Working Together (101)

  • May 21 | 2-3 p.m.

Explore M365 Copilot: Web and Work (102)

  • May 14 | 9-10 a.m.
  • May 28 | 9-10 a.m.

M365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem (103)

  • May 7 | 2-3 p.m.

Introduction to Copilot Agents (104)

  • May 7 | 12-1 p.m.
  • May 28 | 2-3 p.m.

Communications in Microsoft 365 with Copilot (105)

  • May 14 | 2-3 p.m.

Increased Productivity with Copilot (107)

  • May 21 | 9-10 a.m.

Register for Virtual Trainings

In-person

Explore Microsoft 365: Working Together (101)

  • May 12 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • May 12 | 3-4 p.m.
  • May 13 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • May 19 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • May 19 | 3-4 p.m.
  • May 26 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • May 27 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Explore M365 Copilot: Web and Work (102)

  • May 12 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • May 12 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • May 13 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • May 13 | 3-4 p.m.
  • May 19 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • May 20 | 1-2 p.m.
  • May 26 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • May 27 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • May 27 | 3-4 p.m.

M365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem (103)

  • May 12 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • May 13 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • May 19 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • May 20 | 2:15-3:15 p.m.
  • May 26 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • May 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Introduction to Copilot Agents (104)

  • May 12 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • May 13 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • May 13 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • May 19 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • May 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • May 26 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • May 27 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Communications in Microsoft 365 with Copilot (105)

  • May 19 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • May 27 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Register for In-Person Trainings

June Trainings

Virtual

Explore Microsoft 365: Working Together (101)

  • June 4 | 9-10 a.m.

Explore M365 Copilot: Web and Work (102)

  • June 4 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.

M365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem (103)

  • June 11 | 9-10 a.m.
  • June 25 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Introduction to Copilot Agents (104)

  • June 11 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • June 18 | 9-10 a.m.

Communications in Microsoft 365 with Copilot (105)

  • June 18 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • June 25 | 9-10 a.m.

June Registration Links Coming Soon

In-person Trainings

Explore Microsoft 365: Working Together (101)

  • June 2 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 16 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 17 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 23 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 24 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 30 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Explore M365 Copilot: Web and Work (102)

  • June 2 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 2 | 3-4 p.m.
  • June 16 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 16 | 3-4 p.m.
  • June 17 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 23 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 23 | 3-4 p.m.
  • June 24 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 24 | 3-4 p.m.
  • June 30 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  • June 30 | 3-4 p.m.

M365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem (103)

  • June 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • June 2 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • June 3 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • June 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • June 17 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • June 23 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • June 24 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • June 24 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • June 30 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Introduction to Copilot Agents (104)

  • June 2 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • June 3 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • June 3 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • June 16 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • June 23 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • June 24 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • June 30 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Communications in Microsoft 365 with Copilot (105)

  • June 16 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • June 23 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • June 30 | 1:45-2:45 p.m.

June Registration Links Coming Soon

Training Descriptions

Explore Microsoft 365: Working Together (101)

Take a hands‑on tour of how Microsoft 365 supports everyday work—from organizing and storing files to collaborating effectively in Microsoft Teams and using Copilot Chat. You’ll explore how OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams work together to enable shared file ownership, version control, and real‑time collaboration, then preview how Copilot Chat builds on this foundation to summarize information, interpret documents, support meetings, and generate content with built‑in data protection. Learn how educators and staff use these tools to streamline collaboration, communicate clearly, and work more confidently.

Takeaways

  • Best practices for storing, organizing, and collaborating on files in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
  • Practical strategies for working together in Teams using channels, chat, posts, and shared files.
  • Hands-on experience using Copilot Chat to summarize content, catch up on conversations, and generate first drafts, with an emphasis on AI literacy and source evaluation.

Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot: Web and Work (102)

Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and how it supports everyday work across the web and Microsoft Teams. You’ll learn what Copilot is, how it uses large language models and how to access Copilot Chat safely using organizational accounts with enterprise data protection. The session focuses on practical use cases, including generating and transforming content, summarizing documents, supporting meetings in Teams and crafting effective prompts. Participants will also examine data governance, file sharing and privacy considerations to ensure Copilot is used responsibly and confidently in a work setting.


 

Takeaways

  • Practical experience using Copilot Chat on the web and in Microsoft Teams.
  • Strategies for writing effective prompts to summarize, generate, edit, and transform content.
  • Guidance on data privacy, file sharing, and AI literacy, including evaluating accuracy and using Copilot responsibly.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem (103)

Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot supports work from start to finish across Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms and Loop. This session highlights how Copilot helps users plan, create, analyze, communicate and present by connecting information across apps. Participants will practice crafting effective prompts, explore real‑world workflows that span multiple tools and learn how to apply AI responsibly with a “human in the middle” approach and enterprise data protection.

Takeaways

  • A holistic view of how Copilot works across Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Practical strategies for using Copilot to plan, create, analyze, and communicate more efficiently.
  • Guidance on prompt design, AI literacy, and responsible use across the ecosystem.

Introduction to Copilot Agents (104)

Take a clear, practical tour through the world of Copilot Agents—your reusable, task-specific AI helpers inside Microsoft 365. You'll learn what an agent is, how it behaves, and how it differs from a standard prompt. Then, you'll see the simplest version of an agent in action through a SharePoint-based demo before exploring prebuilt options like the Survey Agent or Idea Coach.

Takeaways

  • A clear definition of what Copilot Agents are and when to use them.
  • How to share an agent, who can access it, and common permission models.
  • A practical demo showing the simplest possible agent hosted in SharePoint.

Communications in Microsoft365 with Copilot (105)

Explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot supports clear, effective communication across Outlook, Teams, Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint. In this hands-on session, participants will see how Copilot helps draft, revise, summarize, and locate messages; recap meetings and action items; and turn ideas into polished documents and presentations.

Takeaways

  • Practical experience using Copilot to draft, edit, summarize, and find communications in Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strategies for recapping meetings, tracking action items, and improving clarity across messages and documents.
  • Best practices for AI literacy, data privacy, and safe communication in Microsoft 365.

Increased Productivity with Copilot (107)

Examine where your time really goes and learn how to reclaim hours each week with Copilot-powered efficiencies. Through practical use cases, you'll see how Copilot reduces administrative overhead, enhances communication, and accelerates content creation—helping educators and staff focus more on high-value work.

Takeaways

  • A toolkit of productivity workflows for meetings, communication, planning, and data tasks.
  • Examples of how Copilot streamlines file management, collaboration, and project coordination.
  • Practical routines to reduce repetitive work and increase efficiency across your week.

Employee AI Training — New!

This asynchronous AI literacy training is designed to be an entry point into using AI for UK faculty/staff and includes adapted content from the recently launched TEK 100 course. It covers topics such as identifying AI in the world, prompt engineering, hallucinations, and how to validate AI outputs and the ethics of AI. The modules are intentionally platform-agnostic to ensure participants can build an AI foundation before leveraging specific tools. You can read more about the course in UKNow here.

Enroll in Training

TEK100

UK is offering a 100-level, one-credit-hour course — Transdisciplinary Educational Approaches to Advance Kentucky (TEK 100): Collaborative Intelligence — Understanding and Using Modern AI. 

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Collaborative Projects and Internships

The UK ALT Hub partners with faculty across campus to collaborate on projects and supports student immersive learning experiences through internships. ALT Hub partners with faculty across campus to collaborate on projects by (1) supporting student internship opportunities in the ALT Hub Student Immersive Learning Opportunities program and (2) connecting stakeholders to campus experts. Please email ALT.Hub@uky.edu with questions.

Student Immersive Learning Opportunities

The ALT Hub works with faculty across colleges to provide all students experiential learning opportunities. These paid internships are designed to pair students in STEM and non-STEM fields on a UK AI project to increase their AI literacy and skillsets. If you are interested in working on an AI project, fill out the form at the link below. Our goal is to provide faculty with a list of candidates whom they can contact.

Student Application Form

Collaborate with an AI Expert

If you would like to request collaboration from developers on research or application projects, please submit a project request at the link below. 

Collaboration Request

ALT Hub Team Members

The ALT Hub has a leadership team of experts from six colleges: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Fine Arts, College of Public Health, Gatton College of Business and Economics, Martin-Gatton College of Food, Agriculture & Environment and Pigman College of Engineering.

Meet the Team

Campus Resources

Not sure where to start? The ALT Hub is in contact and collaborates with the various nodes of AI research across campus. 

Learn More

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