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UK Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Isabella and Nadja.

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Now Accepting Applications

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Feb 11, 2022

Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2022-23 school year.

‘UK at the Half’: Meet UK Junior, Astronaut Scholar Kayli Bolton

By Allison Perry

Feb 4, 2022

For this “UK at the Half,” we catch up with University of Kentucky biology major Kayli Bolton, a 2021 scholarship recipient from the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). The ASF Scholarship is presented annually to outstanding college students majoring in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

'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.

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