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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.

UK senior biology major Jaesylin Stephens discusses at the 2025 Astronaut Scholars Conference her experience and research in Madagascar.

‘I never dreamed I’d see it’: UK Astronaut Scholar conducts research in Madagascar

By Tom Musgrave

Mar 4, 2026

When she was a child, Jaesylin Stephens, a senior biology major in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, saw nature documentaries on Madagascar. She never imagined, though, that she would one day visit the east African county.

UK freshman Luke Griesser is among the world’s fastest speedcubers

From Georgetown to UK, freshman speedcuber turns puzzle-solving into real-world experience

By Erin Wickey

Feb 24, 2026

Long before he arrived on campus, Georgetown native Luke Griesser was drawn to magic and the mystery behind it. That same curiosity led him to the Rubik’s Cube. Today, the 19-year-old freshman in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky is among the world’s fastest speedcubers. He is already translating that passion into coaching and business experience.

From left: Ainsley Byers, Jacob Childress, Katelyn Straw and Emmerson Willhoite.

4 UK undergraduates (2 from LHC) to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

By Ellasyn Eggers

Feb 19, 2026

Four University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.

Lewis Honors College Released Honors Admission Decisions

Feb 17, 2026

The Lewis Honors College released its admission decisions to applicants on February 17. This year, the Lewis Honors College received a record-breaking number of more than 7,000 applications, making the selection process more competitive than at any other time in the history of the College. All applicants were carefully reviewed holistically by the Honors selection committee of academic professionals based on the following criteria:

Future of college athletics with Dr. Kwame Agyemang

SEC honors colleges introduce new ‘Future of College Athletics’ course

By Adrienne Clarke

Feb 16, 2026

College athletics is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades — and Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors students will now have a front-row seat.

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