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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.

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Awards Trow Scholarship to UK Junior

By Emily Sallee

Jul 14, 2021

UK's Jessica Lamb is one of only five students nationally to receive a $6,000 award, the highest amount dispersed through the Trow Scholarship.

Remembering Patrick D. Walker

By Acting Dean Laura Bryan

Jun 24, 2021

A Life of Purpose and Meaning

5 Lewis Honors Students Receive Top Honors

By Meghan Arrell

Jun 11, 2021

Winners for the five annual honors awards were announced at a ceremony last month. The awards include the Raymond Betts Crystal Award, the Diachun Award, the Leadership Award, the Diachun Scholar Award and the Evans Scholar Award.

UK Libraries Recognizes 2 Undergrads for Gen Z Activism, COVID Mental Health Scholarship

By MiKayla Carter and Whitney Hale

Jun 9, 2021

UK Libraries is proud to recognize Lewis Honors College freshman Isha Chauhan and dance freshman Haley Shaver with the 2021 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship. This award recognizes exceptional, original scholarship and excellent research conducted by UK undergraduates making substantive use of UK Libraries’ collections, services and resources.

UK Women’s Forum Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee and Board Members

By Dee Dlugonski

Jun 8, 2021

The UK Women's Forum has announced its newly elected board members for the 2021-2022 academic year including returning member Center for Personal Development Counselor Tamika Tompoulidis serving for the 2020-2022 term.

UK Wins 1st USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship at VHT International

By Leslie Threlkeld

Jun 2, 2021

UK earned its first championship title at the 2021 edition of the VHT International at the Virginia Horse Center. This year, the team sent a record number of riders to the event.

2 Kentucky Wildcats Awarded Fulbrights

By Whitney Hale

May 28, 2021

University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that two recent UK graduates have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships to travel abroad to teach, study or pursue research for the 2021-22 academic year.

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