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Recent UK graduates Lucas Gastineau, left, and Asa O’Neal have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

1 LHC grad receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

By Tom Musgrave

Jun 10, 2025

Recent University of Kentucky graduates Lucas Gastineau and Asa O’Neal (LHC alum) have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships.

From UK to Hollywood: Alum’s career spans hit songs, TV, film

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Dan Knapp

Jun 9, 2025

James “Jimmy” Dunne, a 1977 University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences graduate, has built a successful and wide-ranging career in entertainment — as a songwriter, composer, television and film producer, and entrepreneur.

The Gatton Excel team secured third place in the Microsoft World Excel Collegiate Competition.

Update: Gatton Excel team clinches 1st place in global competition (includes LHC alum Andrew Durant)

By Lindsey Brinkley

Jun 5, 2025

UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 4, 2025) — After technical issues rendered the results of the original Microsoft World Excel Collegiate Championship unofficial, a highly anticipated rematch was recently held at the CECC May Madness event in Arlington, Texas. Competing on one of the biggest esports stages for Excel, the University of Kentucky team — Colin Albrecht, Joseph Delgado and Andrew Durant — delivered a dominant performance in the “Excel Shuffle” case challenge and officially clinched the world championship title.

2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows. Photo provided by UK Office of Undergraduate Research.

6 students selected as 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

By Haven L. Patrick

May 27, 2025

Six University of Kentucky undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program that supports student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

Sixteen undergraduates have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program. Photo provided by OUR.

16 students (half are Honors) awarded CURE Fellowships

By Haven L. Patrick

May 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has announced the 16 students who have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Winners, from left: Erin Stratton, Molly Lobel, Madi Wilson and Connor Stuart. Photo by Triple Threat Media.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (2 are Honors)

By Haven L. Patrick

May 14, 2025

Every year, the University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors — a group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.

Ethan Morgan, a graduate from the UK College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis Honors College, delivers the student address at the 2 p.m. Friday, May 10 ceremony. UK Photo

Celebrating UK graduates: Highlights from May 2025 Commencement

By Amy Jones-Timoney and Eli Capilouto

May 12, 2025

The University of Kentucky community celebrated a transformational milestone this weekend at the May 2025 Commencement ceremonies. To view Friday’s ceremonies, visit: https://youtube.com/live/YsmiII45gvo?feature=share. To view Saturday’s ceremony, visit: https://youtube.com/live/ZPyWV2ndfAY?feature=share.

Lewis Honors College recognized 303 graduates

By Adrienne Clarke

May 9, 2025

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College celebrated 303 seniors during its annual Medal Ceremony held on Thursday, May 8, at Historic Memorial Coliseum. UK Vice Provost Jana Jasinski, Ph.D.; T. W. Lewis Dean Christian Brady, DPhil (Oxon.); Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Pearl James, Ph.D.; and Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Sally Foster shared highlights about the Honors graduates before awarding each student an Honors medallion. In addition, all graduates will receive an Honors designation on their transcript.

Celebrating excellence: UK Experiential Education Awards shine spotlight on student, faculty and employer success

May 6, 2025

The UK Experiential Education Awards ceremony included 2025 Undergraduate Intern of the Year nominee Alex Masterson.

Asa O’Neal, from West Liberty, Kentucky, will graduate this weekend with degrees in mechanical engineering and physics. Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

From Eastern Kentucky to edge of space: UK grad is reaching for the stars

By Ben Branscum, Tom Musgrave, and Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 6, 2025

When Asa O’Neal arrived at the University of Kentucky in 2021, he didn’t have a clear plan — but he knew he was in the right place to figure it out. “My mother and grandmother went here, so UK felt a little like home,” the West Liberty, Kentucky native said. “But at the end of the day, it was about what [UK] had to offer. It was a huge university where I could do anything I wanted.”

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