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UK May 2022 graduates, from left, Breona Link, Emily Lucke and Alison Porter are highlighted on this special UK graduate edition of "Behind the Blue."

'Behind the Blue': Spring Graduate Spotlights

By Kody Kiser, Jenny Wells-Hosley, Mallory Olson, and Danielle Donham May 5, 2022

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," we spotlight three graduates to talk about their time at UK, the memories they’ll take with them and how they’re prepared to move ahead and make the most of what they’ve learned.

UK Junior to Participate in Research Internship Program in Germany

By Emily Sallee Apr 29, 2022

UK junior Gretchen Ruschman has been selected to participate in the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program through the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD).

Inaugural Honors Rising Leaders Cohort Completes 1st Semester of Programming

By Meghan Arrell Apr 29, 2022

This group of 14 served as the pilot for the program and has helped to shape the trajectory of the program and chart the themes most important to them.

Neuroscience students enjoyed an evening celebrating the study they all love at UK's first "Neuroscience Gala."

Students Organize 1st ‘Neuroscience Gala’ at UK in Honor of Former Advisor

By Hillary Smith Apr 28, 2022

It started as an idea during the 2021 spring semester. The goal behind the idea being discussed by the student group, Minority Students in Neuroscience, was to bring together all neuroscience majors, faculty and staff for an event celebrating the study they all love and enjoy.

Wildcat Wednesday: Through Support and Determination, UK Grad Shows What's Wildly Possible

By Meghan Arrell Apr 27, 2022

As someone who thought their dream was lost just a few years back, Supriya Challa hopes that others will learn from her story and see that through support and determination, the wildly possible is always possible.

Riley Gaines and Dean Farmer are the 2022 UK Sullivan Award student recipients. James "Jim" Richardson was named the citizen award winner. The Sullivan Award is UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts.

UK’s 2022 Sullivan Award Winners Serve Children, Immigrants, Students and Others in Need

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Apr 21, 2022

The Sullivan Award is bestowed each year on two graduating seniors and one citizen who has a connection to the university. This year’s Sullivan Award student winners are Riley Gaines and Dean Farmer. James “Jim” Richardson is the citizen award recipient.

UK Beckman Scholars Elaf Ghoneim and Parker Sornberger

2 Outstanding Undergraduates Selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

By Elizabeth Chapin Apr 19, 2022

Two undergraduates have been selected as the first recipients of the University of Kentucky’s new Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS).

UK Sophomore Isha Chauhan Named Goldwater Scholar

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Apr 11, 2022

The Goldwater Scholarship is the preeminent undergraduate award of its kind in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.

One Day for the Lewis Honors College

Mar 31, 2022

One day. One gift. One enormous impact.

Lewis Honors College to Host Deep Space Salon

By Meghan Arrell Mar 31, 2022

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College will welcome Kris Kimel, founder of Humanity in Deep Space and co-founder of the commercial space company Space Tango, and space anthropologist Savannah Mandel, on Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m., for a conversation about deep space exploration. The event will be in-person, in the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge and open to the entire UK community. Mandel will join the conversation virtually.

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