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Designing his own path: UK grad’s journey from first-gen student to future architect

By Haley Simpkins
 May 4, 2026
Student News

Kauner Shacklette, a May 2026 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Design and the Lewis Honors College (LHC) from Vine Grove, Kentucky, can thank his dislike of calculus for leading him to his career as a future architect.   

UK honors 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award winners Includes Dr. Ryan Voogt from the Lewis Honors College

By Ryan Girves
 May 1, 2026

The University of Kentucky celebrated exceptional faculty and graduate teaching assistants with Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2026 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony, April 30 on campus.

Four years, one voice: A University of Kentucky student’s leadership journey to graduation

By Jacob Rudy
 Apr 22, 2026

University of Kentucky and Lewis Honors College student Jackson Baird never expected to become a voice for the student body. Four years later, the Kentuckian leaves campus having dedicated his time to serving students and making their voices heard.

UK student awarded 2026 English-Speaking Union Scholarship

By Kayla Coffee
 Apr 20, 2026
Student News

Hunter Coady, a junior from Crestwood, Kentucky, was recently awarded a 2026 English-Speaking Union Scholarship. The award covers full tuition and expenses for the student’s three-week experience at the University of Oxford.

UK student turns childhood dream into veterinary career

By Angelina Sonoqui
 Apr 15, 2026

For as long as she can remember, Malena Hughes has wanted to become a veterinarian. Born and raised in Barren County, Kentucky, Hughes grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation, where she established a love for agriculture that led to her passion for veterinary medicine.

‘Ripple Effect’: TEDxUKY returns April 19

By Christian Honce
Apr 10, 2026

The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 TEDxUKY event 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the UK Gatton Student Center.

UK junior one of more than 450 nationwide to earn Goldwater Scholarship

By Tom Musgrave
Apr 10, 2026
Student News

University of Kentucky junior Jose Villanos was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. He is one of 454 Goldwater Scholarship recipients nationwide.

Support your local blood center, UK HealthCare at upcoming campus drives

By Eric Lindsey
 Apr 3, 2026

University of Kentucky students, staff, faculty and the community can support Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) and UK HealthCare by donating blood at upcoming drives on campus. The drives, scheduled for April 6-10, are the final opportunities of the 2025-26 academic year to give blood on UK’s campus.

UK’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts 49 new members

By Adrienne Clarke
Mar 27, 2026

The University of Kentucky’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducted 37 new members into the prestigious academic honor society March 24, and 12 new members in December 2025. This year’s induction ceremony in the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge featured a keynote address from Ana Franco-Watkins, Ph.D., dean of UK’s College of Arts and Sciences.

12 UK students named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

By Ryan Girves
 Mar 27, 2026

Twelve University of Kentucky students have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program.

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