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Stories from Appalachia spark ACTION in Markey program’s new book

By Elizabeth Chapin

Dec 22, 2023

Caylee Caudill and other honors students have short stories published as part of Markey program's work, "Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth-Told Stories".

Advancing Kentucky: UK alumnus Colby Hall working to better his Appalachian home

By Ann Blackford

Dec 8, 2023

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When Colby Hall graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and biological sciences, he had no idea his career path would lead him to his current position as executive director at Shaping our Appalachian Region Inc. (SOAR), a position he has held since 2020. SOAR is a regional nonprofit focused on economic revitalization in Kentucky's 54 Appalachian counties through local projects and programs.

Date set for 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Haven L. Patrick

Dec 7, 2023

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will celebrate bold dreamers and strategic thinkers at the upcoming Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. “Participating in the showcase provided me with the opportunity to present my research to a general audience of my peers,” said Diksha Satish, a junior Lewis Honors College member and biology and mathematics major in the College of Arts and S

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UK student media makes history at National College Media Convention

By Cameron Snyder and Haley Simpkins

Dec 6, 2023

KRNL Lifestyle and Fashion and the Kentucky Kernel won the most first-place awards in recent Kernel Media history for their work during the 2022-23 school year. KRNL Editor-in-Chief is Lewis Honors College student Emma Reilly who also won second place for Best Feature Story.

UK undergraduates launch new peer- and expert-reviewed research journal

By Lindsay Travis

Dec 5, 2023

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is launching a new open-access, interdisciplinary student journal titled Aperture. Lewis Honors College student Megan Johnston serves as co-editor in chief and several other Honors students are part of the Executive Editorial Board.

2023 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

By Haven L. Patrick

Nov 30, 2023

Established in 1964 by then-President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study.

UK recognized on Time magazine’s inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders

By Ryan Girves

Nov 30, 2023

The University of Kentucky has been recognized on the inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders by Time magazine and Statista.

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Lewis Honors College students expand UK’s health care education reach into rural populations

By Adrienne Clarke

Nov 27, 2023

Jackson Miller and Ethan Morgan, former Marshall County High School classmates and now best friends and roommates at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, first arrived in Lexington feeling a bit overwhelmed of all the opportunities available to them UK.

UK’s Early Action application deadline for undergraduate admission is Dec. 1

By Owen Chesemore

Nov 22, 2023

Students who want to be considered for competitive and academic scholarships and the Lewis Honors College should apply by 11:59 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 1. The Regular Decision application deadline is Feb. 15.

Students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to attend the expo

4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

By Haven L. Patrick

Nov 9, 2023

With more than 35 programs participating, the Research + Creative Experience Expo will offer a variety of resources and information while bringing research mentors and programs seeking applicants together with interested students to learn about available opportunities.

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