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Lewis Honors College Speaker Series Welcomes Jonathan Haidt

By Meghan Arrell

Oct 13, 2021

The event will be presented via Zoom webinar at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. The event is open to the entire UK campus community.

UK Homecoming Queen Claire Dzan and Homecoming King Preston White celebrate at UK football game

UK 2021 Homecoming Royalty Crowned

By Grace Colville

Oct 9, 2021

The UK Homecoming King (Lewis Honors College student Preston White) and Queen were announced at Saturday night's football game against Louisiana State University.

This Friday, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association will honor 27 former students for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world. The Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony is held every five years.

27 to be Inducted Into UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Meredith Weber

Sep 28, 2021

The recognition ceremony will take place this Friday, Oct. 1, at the Gatton Student Center including UK Honors alum James C. Duff '75.

Chris Arnade hopes to provide the UK community with perspective and parallels when sharing about his experiences with some of the nation’s more underprivileged populations

‘Poverty, Faith, and McDonald's’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series Welcomes Chris Arnade

By Meghan Arrell

Sep 13, 2021

The in-person event will take place 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge. It is open to the entire UK community.

2021-2022 UK Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

23 Students Selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Sep 9, 2021

The student leaders’ goal is to make undergraduate research more accessible. Ambassadors will promote undergraduate research involvement and opportunities through student outreach and program events.

Lewis Honors College Announces Speaker Series Slate for 2021-22

Sep 2, 2021

Each year, through its Lewis Honors College Speaker Series, the Lewis Honors College hosts multiple speakers on a range of topics to enrich the UK Honors experience. This year, the Lewis Honors College Speaker Series presents four speakers: Chris Arnade, Jonathan Haidt, Bill Kauffman and Derek Anderson.

Job Club Releases 2021 Fall Schedule

By Meredith Weber

Aug 31, 2021

The purpose of Job Club is to provide a positive environment for motivated job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. The free group is open to the public and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9-10:15 a.m., at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office. Center for Personal Development Counselor Tamika Tompoulidis presents on September 28.

Astronaut Scholar Kayli Bolton is a junior majoring in biology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences and is a member of the Lewis Honors College.

UK Junior Kayli Bolton Named Astronaut Scholar

By Whitney Hale

Aug 31, 2021

University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced biology and Lewis Honors College junior Kayli Bolton is one of 2021’s 60 recipients to be awarded a scholarship of up to $15,000 from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, which is presented annually to outstanding college students majoring in science, technology, engineering or math.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates Life and Legacy of Patrick D. Walker With Scholarship

By Meghan Arrell

Aug 23, 2021

To honor the life and contributions of its beloved late faculty member, the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College recently established the Patrick Douglas Walker Scholarship. Applicants must meet the following criteria: either be accepted or enrolled in the Honors College as a first-year or Upper-Level student and be a first-generation college student.

BLOG: UK, Fayette County Schools' STEM Pipeline Program

By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis

Aug 10, 2021

This podcast shares how UK researchers have created a pipeline, the STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program, for traditionally underrepresented populations, first-generation college students and girls and women in STEM.

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