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Kaitlyn Brock (left), a neuroscience and psychology major, and Hena Kachroo, a chemistry major, are the recipients of UK's Beckman Scholars Program.

2 outstanding undergraduates selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Mar 23, 2023

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation’s Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and interdisciplinary combinations.

Diksha Satish presenting

2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Mar 21, 2023

The UK Undergraduate Research Ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Nominations open for Lewis Honors College Founding Dean's Award for Faculty Excellence in Honors Education

By Adrienne Clarke Mar 17, 2023

Two $500 awards will be given once per academic year to be announced at the Lewis Honors College Medal Ceremony. A Lewis lecturer whose department home is the Lewis Honors College will be the recipient of one award, while the other one will be given to a member of the Honors faculty or any faculty member who teaches an Honors section or supervises Honors students doing research or an independent study.

New Faculty

Welcome New Lewis Honors College Faculty!

By Adrienne Clarke Mar 10, 2023

Four new faculty will join Lewis Honors College teaching classes including creative writing, business-related topics, media influence, and nontraditional research methods.

Lewis Honors College and the Patterson School hosted a simulation on U.S.-China relations.

Lewis Honors College, Patterson School simulation gives students in-depth knowledge of US-China relations

By Adrienne Clarke Mar 10, 2023

The simulation participants emphasized U.N.-moderated dialogue between the U.S. and China. In addition to strengthening trust between the two nations, students also focused on reducing the threat of nuclear escalation, green energy and cultural exchange.

Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year

Undergrads: Nominate your outstanding faculty research mentor

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Mar 9, 2023

The 16th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards recognize excellence in supporting undergraduate research and convey the campus’ high regard for outstanding contributions made to the academic and research community.

Robin Kimmerer

MacArthur Fellow Robin Kimmerer to present on 'Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge'

By Adrienne Clarke Mar 8, 2023

Kimmerer is a State University of New York Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Science and Forestry. She also serves as the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for shared goals of sustainability.

Michael Bérubé is the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Literature at Pennsylvania State University

Michael Bérubé to speak at UK Lewis Honors College

By Adrienne Clarke Feb 28, 2023

His presentation, “It’s Not Free Speech,” seeks to explore what constitutes academic freedom versus free speech.

Lordina Mensah is UK’s first student to be accepted into the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, a nationally competitive aerospace fellowship program

UK freshman awarded prestigious national aerospace fellowship

By Mattie Price Feb 28, 2023

Lordina Mensah is UK's first student to be accepted into the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.

2023 Great Teacher Award winners honored

By Stacey Gish Feb 8, 2023

Presented by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, the Great Teacher Award is UK's longest-running award that recognizes teaching. Six recipients of the 2023 award were celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington.

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