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(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.

Sue Massek performs an in-person concert in the Lewis Scholars Lounge on March 25.

Lewis Honors College Engages Campus Community During Women's History Month

By Meghan Arrell

Mar 31, 2021

Events showcased accomplished women and educated students on activism and history.

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.

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