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'Behind the Blue': UK Junior Kayli Bolton, Astronaut Scholar

By Kody Kiser and Whitney Hale Feb 3, 2022

For Kayli Bolton, adversity in life became a driving force during high school. The Corbin, Kentucky native says it was her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis during her sophomore year that influenced her choice of studies in college, along with an interest in biomedical sciences research.

‘Look Homeward, America! You Too, Lexington.’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series Welcomes Bill Kauffman

By Meghan Arrell Jan 21, 2022

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College Speaker Series will welcome writer Bill Kauffman 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9.

‘UK at the Half’: UK Grad, Former Refugee Shares Story of Resilience

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Dec 20, 2021

In this “UK at the Half,” Bisimwa “Jack” Nzerhumana shares his story of resilience and how it feels to walk across the Commencement stage.

Watch Live: UK Honors December Graduates

By Danielle Donham Dec 17, 2021

Today, the University of Kentucky honors its graduates at the December 2021 UK Commencement Ceremonies. All ceremonies will be livestreamed on the university's YouTube channel. Approximately 1,200 graduates will participate in the Commencement Ceremonies. The graduates represent 99 Kentucky counties, 40 U.S. states and 31 countries.

Peyton Schroeder (left) and Jack Nzerhumana (right) are the student speakers for the December 2021 Commencement Ceremonies.

2 Students Selected to Speak at UK Commencement

By Danielle Donham Dec 14, 2021

Per University of Kentucky tradition, UK President Eli Capilouto has selected two student representatives to speak at the UK Commencement Ceremonies Friday, Dec. 17, at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The two student speakers are Lewis Honors College students Peyton Schroeder and Bisimwa "Jack" Nzerhumana.

Grad, Former Refugee Shows What’s Possible at UK

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Steve Shaffer Dec 13, 2021

Born into war conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bisimwa “Jack” Nzerhumana had to fight to survive. This Friday, he will become the first person in his family to earn not just one, but two, college degrees at UK's December Commencement.

UK Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Founding of UK Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence

By C. Lynn Hiler Dec 8, 2021

University of Kentucky students, alumni, faculty, administrators and friends gathered recently at the Chase Tower to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the founding of the UK Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence.

Winners of the 2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition.

2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Nov 23, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced 18 undergraduate winners of the 57th annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards.

UK, UPK Authors Highlight 2021 Kentucky Book Festival Schedule

By Danielle Donham Oct 29, 2021

The 40th annual Kentucky Book Festival returns to Lexington with a mix of virtual and in-person events scheduled from Monday, Nov. 1, to Saturday, Nov. 6. This year’s celebration features 140 authors including Lewis Honors College alum and chef Ouita Michel who will sign books, participate in discussions and more, culminating in a daylong celebration at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Nov. 6.

UK 5-Minute Fast Track Competition finalists will present their research on Oct. 28.

10 Students Selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Competition Finalists

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Oct 28, 2021

These undergraduates competed in the competition’s two preliminary rounds and were selected as Top 10 finalists to present their research during the final round on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema.

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