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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.”

From left: Cory Curl, Diana Byrne, Kelly Bradley, Jesus Ponte Bernal, Christy Brady, Zada Komara, Juan Fernandez Cantero, Frances Henderson and Eric Luteyn. Leonie Bettel not pictured. Carter Skaggs | UK Photo

UK recognizes faculty and teaching assistants with 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards

By Ryan Girves

May 5, 2025

The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional faculty and teaching assistants with the Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2025 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 1.

College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis Honors College graduate Ethan Morgan will deliver the student address at the 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 ceremony. Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

Meet the May 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 5, 2025

Lewis Honors College student Ethan Morgan is one of four graduating students selected by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto to represent the Class of 2025 as speakers at UK’s May Commencement Ceremonies, taking place Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.

2025 Sullivan Award recipients exemplify selfless leadership, commitment to serving

By Lindsey Piercy and Hilary Brown

May 2, 2025

Two University of Kentucky students and a UK HealthCare physician have received UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts — the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.

The Leadership Advisory Council of this Provost IMPACT Award hosted an interactive panel of experts on April 28, focusing on four models for student leadership development at UK. More than 70 participants attended. Photo by Libby Hannon.

Provost IMPACT Award: Cultivating citizen leaders through collaboration

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Apr 30, 2025

Last fall, the University of Kentucky Office of the Provost announced the second cohort of the Institutional Multidisciplinary Paradigm to Accelerate Collaboration and Transformation (IMPACT) Awards winners.

UK HR recognizes Elijah Williams as Student Employee of the Year, LHC Alex Masterson named a finalist

By Hal Morris

Apr 29, 2025

Every year, a University of Kentucky student employee is awarded Student Employee of the Year. The award acknowledges their hard work and dedication to their role and community and highlights their achievements on campus.

Learning beyond the classroom: UK students turn sustainability lessons into action

By Jennifer T. Allen

Apr 25, 2025

The spirit of sustainability was alive and well on campus as part of the University of Kentucky community rolled up their sleeves to plant trees and contribute to a greener future. For the second year in a row, students from Lewis Honors College, along with the UK Grounds arboriculture team in Facilities Management, joined forces to plant trees along Alumni Drive.

The Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars empowers students to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. Photo by Zach Purvis, Triple Threat Media.

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Apr 22, 2025

Next week, more than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates will converge for the 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The Showcase empowers undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public. The event, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, will feature 501 students and 416 presentations representing 110 disciplines and 17 colleges.

Sophia Zhou and Blake Byer have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships for 2025-26

2 UK Lewis Honors College students honored with prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

By Tom Musgrave

Apr 18, 2025

University of Kentucky students Sophia Zhou and Blake Byer were awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. Zhou and Byer were among 441 college students across the United States to earn Goldwater Scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. The Goldwater Scholarship awards up to $7,500 per year to sophomores or juniors planning to pursue research careers in mathematics, engineering or a natural science, according to information from the UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards.

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