Events

Honors Student Leadership Conference

Join us for the Honors Student Leadership Conference, a campus-wide event designed to help students and faculty deepen their understanding of leadership. With engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations, this conference is open to all UK students as well as parents who wish to attend. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

For more information and to RSVP. 

Ideas That Matter: Shadow Governors- How Athletes, Media, and Money Are Reshaping College Sports w/ Kwame Agyemang, Ph.D.

College sports are being reshaped right now. Hear from Kwame Agyemang, Ph.D. as he reveals who really drives change in college athletics and how athletes, media, and money influence major decisions. Open to students from all majors who want an inside look at the future of college sports. Students from all majors are welcome. RSVP on BBNVolved. 

Graduate Student Panel

Thinking about graduate school? Graduate Student Panel brings together graduate students from a variety of programs to share their experiences and answer your questions. Whether you’re curious about the application process, coursework, or life as a grad student, this is your chance to get insider insights straight from the experts!

Graduate Students from the following programs will be speaking:

Wintercreeper Pulling Party

Help us remove invasive plants from one of our local community forests!

Dress weather-aware and work-ready by wearing sturdy, close-toed shoes, long sleeves, and long pants; gloves will be provided. Open to the public, with donuts and coffee generously provided by the Crabtree-Cornell Family Fund for the Environment.

RSVP, especially if you would like to ride-share.

Honor the Balance: Paws for a Break!

Donuts and Fruit with the Dean

Donuts and Fruit with the Dean is a great way to connect with friends and the Honors community. Join us to enjoy a sweet treat and meet Laura Bryan, Interim Dean of the Lewis Honors College. This event offers the perfect chance to relax and engage with fellow students.

UK College of Law Visit

Students interested in applying to the UK Rosenberg College of Law will learn about the law school admissions, hear from a panel of current law students, and get an exclusive tour of the building. Spots limited- RSVP required!

Becoming Martian

The Honors College, in partnership with Humanity in Deep Space and Kentucky Space Futures, invites students, faculty, and community members to a discussion with the author of Becoming a Martian: Living the New Science of Our Changing Bodies, Scott Solomon. The event will explore interdisciplinary questions at the intersection of space exploration, human adaptation, biology, ethics, and the future of humanity beyond Earth.

RSVP on BBNvolved.

Ideas That Matter: Comics and Social Commentary

Join local artist and animator Bryce Oquaye as he explores how is comic books and visual art uncover cultural truths and spotlight the values that shape who we are. RSVP on BBNvolved. 

KY Blood Center Drive

Reserve your spot! Click here for Thursday 4/09 or Friday 4/10 sign-ups.