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Support your local blood center, UK HealthCare at upcoming campus drives

By Eric Lindsey

Apr 3, 2026

University of Kentucky students, staff, faculty and the community can support Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) and UK HealthCare by donating blood at upcoming drives on campus. The drives, scheduled for April 6-10, are the final opportunities of the 2025-26 academic year to give blood on UK’s campus.

UK’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducted 49 new members in 2025-26. The chapter inducted 12 members in December and 37 members March 24.

UK’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts 49 new members

By Adrienne Clarke

Mar 27, 2026

The University of Kentucky’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducted 37 new members into the prestigious academic honor society March 24, and 12 new members in December 2025. This year’s induction ceremony in the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge featured a keynote address from Ana Franco-Watkins, Ph.D., dean of UK’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Introducing the newest cohort of Gaines Fellows as they begin their fellowship journey.

12 UK students named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

By Ryan Girves

Mar 27, 2026

Twelve University of Kentucky students have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program.

“Black Que(e)ries: Bridging Communities through Poetic Origins from Black Archives” will be presented Thursday, April 9.

UK senior Beaux Hardin to deliver 31st annual Breathitt Lecture

By Ryan Girves

Mar 25, 2026

Beaux Hardin, a University of Kentucky senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, Lewis Honors College student and Gaines Fellow, has been selected to give the 31st annual Edward T. Breathitt Undergraduate Lectureship in the Humanities. Hardin’s lecture will explore poetry as a creative medium that invents new language, connecting people across cultures and creating an immaterial space that redefines identity.

Documentary highlights Lewis Honors College custodian and her philosophy on cleaning and life

By Adrienne Clarke

Mar 24, 2026

“The Keeping Space,” a 15-minute documentary that shines a light on the often-unseen work by UK custodian Shelia Lackey, will be featured 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Lexington’s Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center. University of Kentucky Documentary co-directors Jena Seiler, Ph.D., Lewis Honors College lecturer, Nicole Martin, Ph.D., former honors college director of academic affairs, will be at the screening and participate in the discussion. The screening is sponsored by the Gaines Center for the Humanities.

Student earns international Platinum Viddy Award for Lewis Honors College video

By Neely Rutland

Mar 19, 2026

A University of Kentucky student has earned international recognition for a video created for the UK Lewis Honors College.

The 2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application is open.

2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

By Haven L. Patrick

Mar 18, 2026

Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year.

Singletary Scholars present ‘Lead Your Way’ Leadership Conference

By Braley Howard and Ella Thomas

Mar 17, 2026

Members at the University of Kentucky gathered Feb. 28 for the annual Lewis Honors College “Lead Your Way” Leadership Conference, an event designed to explore how leadership takes shape across disciplines and experiences. Hosted at the honors college by the Singletary Scholars class of 2029 cohort, the conference brought together community leaders, faculty and students for a day of discussion, reflection and learning about what it truly means to lead.

Space, science, and Kentucky’s future: “Becoming Martian” author to speak at UK

By Adrienne Clarke

Mar 11, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 11, 2026) — Evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon will discuss his recently released book “Becoming Martian” 4- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in the Lewis Scholars Lounge. Lewis Honors College, Humanity in Deep Space, and Kentucky Space Futures are co-hosting this free public event. Solomon will discuss how living beyond Earth could reshape human bodies, minds, and society. He will also answer questions and sign copies of his book, which is available for purchase on-site.

48 UK undergrads to present at national research conference

By Haven L. Patrick

Mar 5, 2026

Forty-eight University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

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