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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

Stacy Smith and Student

Academic Advisors

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

Ramla with student

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

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.

Honors students with medallions

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.

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University of Kentucky
Lewis Hall, 420 Hilltop Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 859-257-3111

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