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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.

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

By Haven L. Patrick

Feb 10, 2025

Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Hena Kachroo and Chemistry professor Anne-Frances Miller

Undergraduate research experience spurs Beckman Scholar to push boundaries of science

By Beckman Foundation

Feb 10, 2025

Before Hena Kachroo had even enrolled at the University of Kentucky and discovered its welcoming and warm research environment, she had a model for what it meant to feel valued in a community. Growing up, she’d attended cultural events among the Indian community in Lexington where her family’s culture, traditions and classical dance had collectively made a meaningful impression and created an important sense of belonging and network of support.

Call for submissions for The Scratch Post, an undergraduate arts and literature journal

By Adrienne Clarke

Feb 5, 2025

University of Kentucky undergraduate students are invited to submit creative writing, visual art or graphic narratives for the inaugural issue of The Scratch Post, to be published in Spring 2025.

Lewis Honors College Welcomes Award-Winning Author Jason De Léon and his interactive art exhibit

Feb 1, 2025

Faculty at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the W. S. Webb Museum of Anthropology are hosting an interactive art installation, Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94), on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 13.

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