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UK student turns summer research project into poetry book

By Ryan Girves Aug 23, 2024

Just because classes are out for the summer at the University of Kentucky, does not mean students have put a pause on their educational pursuits. This summer, while many were enjoying a well-deserved break, UK Lewis Honors College junior Beaux Hardin was hard at work, deeply immersed in research that could have a lasting impact on their field of study.

This year’s class of summer interns, photographed with James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Director Seth DeBolt and Associate Director Ilka Balk.

Beam Institute welcomes 1st class of interns (including one LHC student)

By Grace Sowards Jul 29, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 29, 2024) — The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky welcomes its first class of interns this summer. The group is a mix of students from different programs and majors at UK. Head Distiller Glenna Joyce-Welsko has been leading the students through production training and encouraging their research outside of the distillery.

Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts

By Elizabeth Chapin Jul 24, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Nine students are part of the Lewis Honors College.

Recipients of the 2024 Ken Freedman Awards announced

By Neale Benjamin Jun 28, 2024

Britt Frye is the recipient of this year's Outstanding Advising Administrator award. Frye serves as the Assistant Director of Academic Advising in the Lewis Honors College.

Aperture is edited and produced by an undergraduate student editorial board of peer editors.

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jun 21, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The inaugural edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) launched June 1, highlighting seven student-professor partnerships.

Women’s Forum announces new executive committee, board members

By Melissa McCaughan Jun 13, 2024

The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum has announced its new executive committee and board members elected for the 2024-26 term which included Rebecca Anderson from the Lewis Honors College Center for Personal Development.

Community-building is at the heart of ‘Great Teacher’ Zada Komara’s classroom

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Jun 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2024) — In March, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association honored six recipients with this year’s Great Teacher Awards. Launched in 1961, they are the longest-running UK awards recognizing accomplished and passionate educators.

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UK student turns summer research project into poetry book

Beam Institute welcomes 1st class of interns (including one LHC student)

Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts

Recipients of the 2024 Ken Freedman Awards announced

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

Women’s Forum announces new executive committee, board members

Community-building is at the heart of ‘Great Teacher’ Zada Komara’s classroom

3 UK students win scholarships to study critical languages abroad

2 UK undergraduate students named Beckman Scholars

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