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As a speaker for the Lewis Honors College, Deidre McCloskey will discuss what she defines as “true liberalism” and how that grants social equality, economic liberty, and legal justice to individual citizens.

'True Liberalism is Non-Slavery’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series Welcomes Deirdre McCloskey

By Meghan Arrell Mar 30, 2021

The event will be presented via Zoom Webinar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6. Registration is required.

Emily Andreasson’s Breathitt Lecture, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, on Zoom, will focus on use of space for expression and healing brought on by displacement.

Gaines Center’s Breathitt Lecture to Examine Using Space to Give Voice to Emotions Surrounding Displacement

By Whitney Hale Mar 29, 2021

Emily Andreasson, a University of Kentucky interiors and French and Francophone studies senior and Lewis Honors College member from Williamsburg, Michigan, has been selected to deliver the 26th Edward T. Breathitt Undergraduate Lectureship in the Humanities beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, on Zoom. Andreasson’s lecture will focus on use of space for expression and healing brought on by displacement.

Honors Alumni Q&A with Amanda Higgins '07

Mar 15, 2021

Amanda L. Higgins '07 Profession: Community Engagement Administrator, Kentucky Historical Society. Education: Amanda graduated from UK and the Honors program in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in history. A scholar in American history, she went on to earn her master's degree in 2009 and completed her Ph.D. in 2013.

A virtual screening of the film will be available to the public March 17-24. UK will host a Q&A session March 24.

Appalachian Center, Lewis Honors College to Host Screening, Discussion of ‘Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence’

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Mar 15, 2021

“Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence” will be available to the UK community and the public to watch March 17-24. In addition to the film, a Q&A session and discussion will take place 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, on Zoom.

Honors Alumni Q&A with Carla Curtsinger ‘85

Feb 28, 2021

Carla Curtsinger '85 Profession: Communications Consultant, Self-Employed Education: UK College of Communication & Information and UK Honors program graduate, who earned a bachelor's of science in broadcast/multimedia journalism and a minor in political science. She went on to earn a master's certification in publishing from New York University.

Theatre students and faculty are receiving several accolades and screenings of their work, including the cast and crew of Yoon Bae's "(in)VISIBLE 3.12." Pete Comparoni | UK Photo.Theatre students and faculty are receiving several accolades and screenings of their work, including the cast and crew of Yoon Bae's "(in)VISIBLE 3.12."

UK Theatre Students, Faculty Represent at Kennedy Center Regional Festival and Present Virtual Season

By Jennifer Sciantarelli Feb 26, 2021

Work by several students and faculty from the University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance was recognized at the virtual Region 4 Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival Feb. 4–7, 2021.

How UK Students Use Their iPads

By Meg Mills, Ryan Girves, and Brad Nally Feb 22, 2021

In its third year of the program, the Smart Campus Initiative has provided incoming, first-year students with an iPad Air, Apple Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Currently, more than 12,000 UK-issued iPads are on campus being used by freshmen, sophomores, faculty and staff.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

Feb 10, 2021

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group, in partnership with the UK Office for Institutional Diversity, hosted the 30th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence awards virtually on Feb. 1. The program honors and celebrates African American students and alumni from each college who epitomize the ideals of Lyman T. Johnson.

5 Things to Know About the UK Lewis Honors College

By Meghan Arrell Feb 8, 2021

Answers to five common questions about the university's newest college.

'Behind the Blue': Importance of Honors at a Public Research University

By Jay Blanton and Kody Kiser Feb 1, 2021

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Christian Brady discusses his book, his scholarship, what he loves about honors education at a public research university and his new administrative role.

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