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Students launch UK’s 3rd edition of undergrad research journal

By Haven L. Patrick

May 22, 2026

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

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

By Hillary Smith

May 21, 2026

A new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal — a discovery that could eventually open new treatment pathways for alcohol use disorder.

UK student 1 of 65 nationally to receive Udall Scholarship

By Tom Musgrave

May 18, 2026

AJ Hopkins, a rising senior natural resources and environmental science major and Lewis Honors College student, was awarded the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

By Haven L. Patrick

May 14, 2026

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Alum dedicated to strengthening the future of Eastern Kentucky

By Ann Blackford

May 13, 2026

Colby Kirk’s roots run deep in his Eastern Kentucky home of Inez. After graduating from the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics in 2015 with a degree in finance, he set his sights on returning to the place he and his ancestors have called home for around 170 years.

UK Libraries to honor Crystal Wilkinson at annual Spring Celebration

By Robby Hardesty

May 11, 2026

University of Kentucky Libraries is honoring award-winning and critically acclaimed novelist, short story writer, essayist, poet and professor Crystal Wilkinson, as the 2026 recipient of the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.

UK Libraries Awards Two Seniors for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

By Robby Hardesty

May 8, 2026

UK Libraries is proud to recognize seniors Natalie Lewis and Siena Pilati (Lewis Honors College) with the 2026 UK Libraries Award for Undergraduate Research. The annual prize celebrates exceptional and original undergraduate scholarship and is awarded to students whose research makes substantive and creative use of UK Libraries’ collections, services, and resources.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

By Christian Wells

May 8, 2026

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 at UK. This year, OUR awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities across UK’s campus and fostering community engagement.

Watch live: The May 2026 UK Commencement Ceremonies

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 8, 2026

Today and tomorrow, the University of Kentucky will host its largest-ever Commencement, with a record number of both ceremony participants and degree candidates. More than 4,800 graduates are registered to participate across four ceremonies taking place May 8 and 9, in Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Overall, 6,693 May degree candidates were approved by the UK Board of Trustees. This includes 4,427 undergraduate, 1,526 graduate and 740 professional degree candidates.* Ceremonies include:

UK’s Omicron Delta Kappa Nu Circle inducts new members, recognizes student leaders

By C. Lynn Hiler

May 7, 2026

The University of Kentucky’s Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa inducted 36 new members and recognized student leaders and faculty advisors during its Spring 2026 initiation ceremony last month.

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