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Information for Parents & Family

Welcome to the Lewis Honors Family Community!

Whether you are a family member supporting a prospective or current Lewis Honors College student, we welcome you to the Lewis Honors Family Community led by the Family Advisory Council and the larger University of Kentucky Parent and Family Association.

For an overview of the 2024-2025 academic calendar year, click here. For an overview of the 2025-2026 academic calendar year, click here. 

Emily received multiple offers from various university Honors programs including UK Lewis Honors College. After reviewing all the benefits that UK Lewis offers she happily chose Lewis and is having the time of her life meeting wonderful faculty and new friends also in Honors. As a parent, it made my heart sing to receive a letter from her, about 3 weeks in, saying 'Mom, I love it here at UK and Lewis Honors is the best decision I have ever made.'

Kelli Hardeman and Emily Hardeman-Erbar
Kelli Hardeman
Mom of Emily Hardeman-Erbar '27
Kelli Hardeman and Emily Hardeman-Erbar

Support for Students

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Academic Advisors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned an academic advisor who will be a constant resource until graduation.

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CPD Counselors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned a Center for Personal Development counselor to cultivate self-awareness, well-being, and career readiness.

Student Leader

Peer Mentors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned a Peer Mentor who fosters a sense of community in the Honors Residential Experience.

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Alumni Mentoring

Sophomores may apply for an alumni mentor who will assist students in developing professional skills and positive life habits.

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Student Involvement

Students can explore a variety of clubs and organizations to establish their sense of community.

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Student Resources

Students have access to many resources to ensure student success.

Stay in Touch

We invite you to follow us on social media @ukyhonors, join us for events, or contact us at honors@uky.edu or 859-257-3111.

News and Upcoming Events

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.

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Lewis Honors College
University of Kentucky
Lewis Hall, 420 Hilltop Avenue
Lexington, KY 40526
Phone: 859-257-3111

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