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Four years, one voice: A University of Kentucky student’s leadership journey to graduation

By Jacob Rudy

Apr 22, 2026

University of Kentucky and Lewis Honors College student Jackson Baird never expected to become a voice for the student body. Four years later, the Kentuckian leaves campus having dedicated his time to serving students and making their voices heard.

UK junior Hunter Coady was recently awarded an English-Speaking Union Scholarship. The award covers full tuition and expenses for the student’s three-week experience at the University of Oxford.

UK student awarded 2026 English-Speaking Union Scholarship

By Kayla Coffee

Apr 20, 2026

Hunter Coady, a junior from Crestwood, Kentucky, was recently awarded a 2026 English-Speaking Union Scholarship. The award covers full tuition and expenses for the student’s three-week experience at the University of Oxford.

Malena Hughes and Amber McNamara at UK Pre-Vet Experience Day 2025

UK student turns childhood dream into veterinary career

By Angelina Sonoqui

Apr 15, 2026

For as long as she can remember, Malena Hughes has wanted to become a veterinarian. Born and raised in Barren County, Kentucky, Hughes grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation, where she established a love for agriculture that led to her passion for veterinary medicine.

2026 TEDxUKY speakers (left to right): Kathryn Preston, Ph.D., Kenton Sena, Ph.D., Elizabeth Rhodus, Ph.D., Abigail Latimer, Ph.D., Dee Dlugonski, Ph.D., Lou Hirsch, Ph.D.

‘Ripple Effect’: TEDxUKY returns April 19

By Christian Honce

Apr 10, 2026

The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 TEDxUKY event 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the UK Gatton Student Center.

University of Kentucky junior Jose Villanos was one of 454 nationwide recipients of a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

UK junior one of more than 450 nationwide to earn Goldwater Scholarship

By Tom Musgrave

Apr 10, 2026

University of Kentucky junior Jose Villanos was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. He is one of 454 Goldwater Scholarship recipients nationwide.

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.

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