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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 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

Academic Advisors

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

CPD Counselors

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

Peer Mentors

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

Alumni Mentoring

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

Student Involvement

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

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

Students launch UK’s 2nd edition of undergrad research journal

Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The second edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) highlights the projects of 15 student-professor partnerships, including four students from Lewis Honors.

9 UK students earn Gilman Scholarships for education abroad

Nine University of Kentucky students, including Sophia Wielawski and John Luke Wood from Lewis Honors College, were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to support their education abroad goals.

UK students selected to participate in global service fellowship

The University of Kentucky is one of nine institutions across the United States to have students selected to receive the NextGen Service Fellowship from the Institute of International Education (IIE). Eight UK students (including one LHC student) have been selected to receive funding from the program to complete service projects around the globe.

Donuts and Fruit with the Dean

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Lewis Scholars Lounge

420 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, KY

KY Blood Center Drive

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Lewis Scholars Lounge

420 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, KY

KY Blood Center Drive

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Lewis Scholars Lounge

420 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, KY