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Lewis Honors College celebrates outstanding seniors, faculty, and staff at Medal Ceremony

By Adrienne Clarke May 3, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 3, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College celebrated 304 seniors during its annual Medal Ceremony held on Thursday, May 2, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

From Ghana to graduation: UK student to use her talents, degree to improve global health

By Rick Childress, Vendela Norris, and Steve Shaffer May 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2024) — Princess Magor Agbozo takes every opportunity seriously.

UK grad dons a cap — and tiara — as Kentucky Derby Princess this weekend

By Jenny Wells-Hosley May 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2024) — At the University of Kentucky, Laurel Riggs, from Bardstown, Kentucky, wears many hats.

Sophia Salyers, Princess Magor Agbozo, Emily Wiley and Alayna Tobo

2 of the 4 UK grads selected to address May 2024 Commencement Ceremonies are Lewis Honors College Students

By Jenny Wells-Hosley May 1, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2024) — University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has selected four student representatives to speak at the UK May 2024 Commencement Ceremonies, taking place this Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The student speakers are Sophia Salyers, Alayna Tobo, Emily Wiley and Princess Magor Agbozo. Sophia Salyers

Chellgren Center inducts new fellows, celebrates graduating class

By Ryan Girves Apr 30, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence is honored to announce the 2024 class of Chellgren Student Fellows.

UK’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts 22 new members

By C. Lynn Hiler Apr 25, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2024) — The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently inducted 22 new members into the prestigious academic honor society. This year’s induction ceremony was held Wednesday, April 17, at the Lewis Honors College (LHC) Scholars Lounge and featured a keynote address from John Thelin, professor emeritus in the College of Education.

UK senior shares keys to research success: Find a mentor, ask questions, take risks

By Owen Chesemore Apr 19, 2024

Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky have several chances to invest in themselves and their futures. One way they can build success, gain skills and be prepared for life after graduation is through undergraduate research.

2024 Sullivan Award winners lead with compassion, service to others

Hilary Brown, Hayden Gooding, and Lindsey Piercy Apr 18, 2024

Two University of Kentucky students (including Lewis Honors College senior Kotomi Yokokura) and one local citizen have received UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts — the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.

Singletary Scholars host inaugural Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference

By Christian Kantosky '27 Apr 16, 2024

On Saturday, April the 13th, the Freshman Singletary Scholars hosted the Inaugural Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference attended by nearly 100 student leaders across University of Kentucky campus. The Class of ’27 Singletary Scholars helped fundraise, plan, and present this conference with support from members of the Lewis Honors College, in an effort to help them develop their leadership skills while also showcasing those skills to the attendees of the conference.

Plant a tree with 2023 Great Teacher Dr. Kenton Sena

By Adrienne Clarke Apr 8, 2024

Looking for ways to spend time outdoors while contributing to the environment? Join 2023 Great Teacher Dr. Kenton Sena for one of following tree-planting opportunities in Lexington:

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