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Front, left to right: Elizaveta Khenner, Brenna Kirkpatrick, Katerina Banks, Shelby Clark and Jillian Garcia. Back, l to r: Aaron Reynolds, Shelby Simpkins, Ashleigh Cofer, Emily Burgess and Zach Shelton.

7 UK Libraries Learning Lab Interns Bound for Global Undergrad Research Conference

By Whitney Hale and Ellie Wnek Apr 29, 2019

Seven interns from the UK Special Collections Research Center Learning Lab will represent the university at the second World Conference of Undergraduate Research May 23-25, in Oldenburg, Germany.

Blonder Re-elected as Faculty Representative to UK Board of Trustees

By Ryan Girves Apr 25, 2019

Lee X. Blonder, UK professor in the Department of Behavioral Science and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has been re-elected by university faculty to serve a three-year term as a faculty representative to the UK Board of Trustees.

Top, l to r: Eli O’Neal, Chase Carleton, Melynda Price (director). Middle: Claire Hilbrecht, Josh Ehl, Carson Hardee. Front: Aileen Tierney, Hannah Thomas, Bria Northington, Daniela Gamez. Not pictured: Will Kueshner, Nicole Blackstone, Megan Yadav.

Gaines Center Names 12 New Scholars for 2019

By Rebecca Longo Apr 25, 2019

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.

(Left to right) Erica Whitaker, Department of Mathematics; Yolanda Jackson, Department of Dietetics Health and Nutrition; and Terrence Draper, Department of Physics, received awards during the DRC annual recognition ceremony.

Disability Resource Center Hosts Award Ceremony Honoring Students and Faculty

By Ryan Girves Apr 24, 2019

The award ceremony included presentation of the Adelstein Awards, presented to students with a disability who serve as an inspiration to the UK community.

Lewis Honors College to Host Talk on 'Free Market Environmentalism'

By Jenny Wells Apr 9, 2019

Terry Anderson, of Stanford University's Hoover Institution, will give a talk titled "Free Markets: Curse or Cure for Environmental Problems" beginning 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Scholars Lounge at the Lewis Honors College.

(Front row, left to right): Dave Arnett (coach), Jacinda Rivas, Maria Sanchez and Genevieve Hackman. (Back row, left to right): Dan Bannister, Amar Adam (coach), Lincoln Garrett (coach) and Anthony Trufanov. Photo provided by the NDT.

UK Takes National Championship — in Debate

By Meg Mills Mar 29, 2019

Earlier this week the University of Kentucky Debate team of Dan Bannister and Anthony Trufanov defeated the University of Georgia to become the 2019 National Debate Tournament Champions.

'I Am Diversity' Oral Histories Give Voice to Wildcats From All Walks of Life

By Whitney Hale Mar 8, 2019

Universities often provide the first real-world experience for young adults to learn about their fellow community members as they are introduced to individuals from all walks of life. A new oral history project at UK gives voice to these important life experiences and lessons by telling the stories of a variety of members of the campus family and beyond.

14 Wildcats Inducted Into Frank G. Ham Society of Character

By Tony Neely Feb 18, 2019

The latest class of inductees into a prestigious UK student-athlete honor society were honored recently at Rupp Arena.

Eleven UK student artists were recognized for their work at the 2018 Carey Ellis Show. Photo by Rob Southard.

11 UK Student Artists Take Awards at 2018 Open Studio

By Whitney Hale Dec 13, 2018

Eleven UK art students were recipients of awards totaling almost $14,000 during the 2018 Carey Ellis Juried Student Show.

Kendall Hitch will graduate this Friday with a bachelor's degree in political science from the UK College of Arts and Sciences and the Lewis Honors College.

UK Grad Has a Passion for Intercultural Education, Empowering Others

By Jenny Wells Dec 10, 2018

Kendall Hitch has spent her time at UK advocating for human rights and education, teaching English, and empowering people all around the world. She will graduate this Friday with a degree in political science from the UK College of Arts and Sciences and the Lewis Honors College.

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