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2 UK Students to Study Swahili, Chinese on Critical Language Scholarships

By Emily Sallee Apr 29, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that UK students Mihir Kale and Michael Di Girolamo have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships, which provide funding to participate in intensive language and cultural immersion programs for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities.

Kentucky Restaurateur and UK Alumna Ouita Michel Releases 1st Cookbook

By Danielle Donham and University Press of Kentucky Apr 28, 2021

For 20 years, diners in the Bluegrass have been able to satisfy their cravings for Ouita Michel's sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine at her acclaimed restaurants. Now they can make these recipes at home with her first cookbook, “Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places.”

UK Junior Awarded Fulbright Canada-MITACS for Research

By Whitney Hale Apr 26, 2021

Through this highly competitive opportunity, Madeline Williams will undertake advanced research projects virtually for 10 to 12 weeks.

2 Wildcats Awarded Research Internships in Germany

By Whitney Hale Apr 22, 2021

Two University of Kentucky students, Jacob Concolino and Benjamin Cortas, have been selected to receive Research Internships in Science and Engineering from the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD).

(From left to right) Patrick Huckleberry, Patrick Walker (faculty), Ashley Watkins and Aisley Stuebs. Not featured are Madelyn Buckingham and Taylor McDaniels because they have graduated since the May 2020 course.

Lewis Honors Students Place 3rd in Small Business Institute's Project of the Year Competition

By Meghan Arrell Apr 19, 2021

The UK Honors team’s project analyzed the major entrepreneurial issues facing musician and fellow team member, Aisley Stuebs, or “Aisley Autumn” as she is known musically.

(Left to right) 2021 Goldwater Scholars Kayli Bolton, Zoe Hert and Carly Karrick.

3 Wildcats Awarded 2021-22 Goldwater Scholarship

By Whitney Hale Apr 19, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three Wildcats — biology students Kayli Bolton, Zoe Hert and Carly Karrick — have been awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The UK students are among 410 math, science and engineering students nationwide selected to receive the 2021-22 Goldwater Scholarship.

Honors Alumni Q&A with James R. Halladay '76

Apr 15, 2021

James R. Halladay '76 Profession: Rubber chemist Education: James graduated from UK and the Honors program in 1976, earning a bachelor of science degree in physics.

The service-learning field trip was part of Kenton Sena’s Honors course, “The Ecology of Middle-earth.”

Lewis Honors Students Plant 1,200 Trees, Help Restore Appalachian Forest

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Apr 13, 2021

The service-learning field trip was part of Kenton Sena’s Honors course, “The Ecology of Middle-earth.”

Honors Alumni Q&A with Jack Challis '04

Apr 10, 2021

Jack Challis '04 Profession: Cancer diagnostics company builder Education: Jack graduated from UK and the Honors program in 2004, earning bachelors of science degrees in mathematics and physics. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in physics from Yale University. What was your major and are you working in that field today? I majored in math and physics and now I work in cancer diagnostics. Safe to say I've moved a lot on this.

The Gaines Center for the Humanities announced their 2021 cohort of Gaines Fellows representing eight UK colleges.

Gaines Center for the Humanities Names 12 New Scholars for 2021

By Whitney Hale Apr 8, 2021

The Gaines Fellowship is presented in recognition of outstanding academic performance, demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, an interest in public issues and a desire to enhance understanding of the human condition through the humanities.

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