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Curiosity awaits: Lexington community invited to join the 2022 Curiosity Fair

The Curiosity Fair at UK is an annual, community event that celebrates the role of curiosity in education. Faculty, staff and students create “curiosity stations'' or short demos that represent ideas from their classes, fields or research. There is always a wide variety of disciplines, and the event is an informal and fun way for participants to engage with new people and ideas with hopes to remind the campus community that learning is fun.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

The 10 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists will present their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide.

Interstride connects UK students to a global workforce

The University of Kentucky is partnering with Interstride, a market leader in technology that supports student navigation of industry-related visa processes and options and expands global career opportunities for international students, offering them the resources to have successful careers and providing domestic students the opportunity to discover resources for living and working abroad.

UK 2022 Homecoming royalty crowned

Gracelyn Bush, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Johnny Zelenak II, of Oldham County, Kentucky, were crowned the 2022 University of Kentucky Homecoming queen and king during the halftime ceremonies at the UK vs. Mississippi State Homecoming football game at Kroger Field Saturday night.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates 2021 and 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

UK College of Arts and Sciences inducts 4 into hall of fame

Three alumni and one faculty member were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at a ceremony held on campus Sept. 30. 

‘The Attitude Advantage.’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series welcomes Jesse LeBeau

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m., the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College Speaker Series will welcome actor, author, motivator and basketball trick artist Jesse LeBeau. 

UK START program receives Golden Apple Award

The Golden Apple Award recognizes high-achieving programs and organizations that partner with FCPS to advance education and mentorship opportunities for students in the community.

Central Kentucky Job Club releases Fall 2022 schedule

  The purpose of Job Club is to provide a positive environment for motivated job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. Job Club is geared toward motivated professionals and those currently out of work, underemployed or seeking a career transition. Lewis Honors College External Partnerships Associate Ramla Osman to present on November 8.

22 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

The program’s mission is to increase awareness and create opportunities for students to actively engage in research and creative scholarship.