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Gaines Center selects newest cohort of Gaines Fellows

By Ryan Girves

Mar 25, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 25, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities announced the selection of 12 undergraduates as the newest class of Gaines Fellows. These students will join the prestigious Gaines Fellowship Program in the Humanities for the 2025-26 academic year.

71 UK students (33 LHC) to present research at NCUR

By Zoey Schwartz

Mar 21, 2025

Seventy-one University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), April 7-9 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. NCUR is one of the largest events for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals across the country.

‘Improving sleep all around the world’: UK-LHC alum becomes a brand leader at Tempur Sealy

By Christopher Carney

Mar 19, 2025

From learning at the University of Kentucky to leading brand initiatives at Tempur Sealy International, Virginia Groppo has built her career on a foundation of passion, strategy and hands-on experience. Born in Wilmore, Kentucky, Groppo was raised in a family with deep ties to UK — her father is a professor at the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, and her sisters are both alumnae. Groppo knew early on that UK would play a key role in shaping her future.

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Zoey Schwartz

Mar 17, 2025

Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s (OUR) 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be 1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

LHC Maddie Duff '25 selected for Kentucky Derby Royal Court

By Manuela Blanco Suarez and Tom Musgrave

Mar 14, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 14, 2025) — Two University of Kentucky students are playing major roles in the traditions leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Maddie Duff, a Lewis Honors College senior majoring in neuroscience and Appalachian studies; and Elizabeth King, a senior Presidential Scholar majoring in finance and music performance were selected as Derby Festival Princesses in the 2025 Royal Court Program.

Meaghan Haddix, left, and Hannah Talley. Photo provided by UK College of Nursing.

UK student combines passion for mental health advocacy, childhood rare disease patient care

By Heather Robertson

Mar 6, 2025

University of Kentucky senior Meaghan Haddix enjoys being part of Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL), a mental and behavioral health research team housed within the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. She also has a passion for DanceBlue, a student-run organization that fundraises year-round for the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon.

21 Student-Athletes to be Inducted into Frank G. Ham Society of Character

Mar 4, 2025

University of Kentucky Athletics will induct 21 student-athletes (including Lewis Honors College student Kaelan Daly) into the Frank G. Ham Society of Character tonight at a dinner prior to the Kentucky’s men’s basketball game against LSU.

Advancing Kentucky Together: Scottie Day’s commitment to children’s health

By Manuela Blanco Suarez

Feb 20, 2025

Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Lewis Honors College alum Scottie B. Day, M.D., knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH).

Lt. Gov. Coleman to speak at 2nd annual Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference

By Elizabeth Womack and Singletary Scholars

Feb 12, 2025

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is the keynote speaker for the University of Kentucky’s second annual Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference, Feb. 25 at Lewis Honors College. The conference is jointly presented by the Lewis Honors College and the 2028 Otis A. Singletary Scholar cohort.

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2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

By Haven L. Patrick

Feb 11, 2025

Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) for the 2025-26 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

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