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Theatre students and faculty are receiving several accolades and screenings of their work, including the cast and crew of Yoon Bae's "(in)VISIBLE 3.12." Pete Comparoni | UK Photo.Theatre students and faculty are receiving several accolades and screenings of their work, including the cast and crew of Yoon Bae's "(in)VISIBLE 3.12."

UK Theatre Students, Faculty Represent at Kennedy Center Regional Festival and Present Virtual Season

By Jennifer Sciantarelli

Feb 26, 2021

Work by several students and faculty from the University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance was recognized at the virtual Region 4 Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival Feb. 4–7, 2021.

How UK Students Use Their iPads

By Meg Mills, Ryan Girves, and Brad Nally

Feb 22, 2021

In its third year of the program, the Smart Campus Initiative has provided incoming, first-year students with an iPad Air, Apple Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Currently, more than 12,000 UK-issued iPads are on campus being used by freshmen, sophomores, faculty and staff.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

Feb 10, 2021

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group, in partnership with the UK Office for Institutional Diversity, hosted the 30th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence awards virtually on Feb. 1. The program honors and celebrates African American students and alumni from each college who epitomize the ideals of Lyman T. Johnson.

5 Things to Know About the UK Lewis Honors College

By Meghan Arrell

Feb 8, 2021

Answers to five common questions about the university's newest college.

'Behind the Blue': Importance of Honors at a Public Research University

By Jay Blanton and Kody Kiser

Feb 1, 2021

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Christian Brady discusses his book, his scholarship, what he loves about honors education at a public research university and his new administrative role.

30th Annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Recognition

Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners Announced; Virtual Presentation Planned for Monday

By Meredith Weber

Jan 29, 2021

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group, in partnership with the UK Office for Institutional Diversity, will host the 30th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence awards via Facebook Live at noon Monday, Feb. 1.

Undergraduate Researchers Receive Oswald Research and Creativity Awards

By Jessica Bowman-Jones

Dec 17, 2020

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently recognized and awarded 13 students.

UK’s Chimene Ntakarutimana Named Marshall Scholar

By Whitney Hale

Dec 8, 2020

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards announced Monday that 2020 psychology, sociology and Lewis Honors College graduate Chimene Ntakarutimana has been named a 2021 Marshall Scholar. The scholarship will finance two years of graduate study for her at an institution of her choice in the United Kingdom.

Kyra Seevers will graduate Friday, Dec. 4.

UK Rhodes Scholarship Finalist to Join Google

By Whitney Hale

Dec 2, 2020

Graduating computer science and Lewis Honors College senior Kyra Seevers will embark on another exciting new chapter in her life as she takes a position at Google’s Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus.

This year’s Carey Ellis Bachelor of Arts first prize winner was Ember Kawarada.

18 UK Student Artists Take Honors at 2020 Carey Ellis Awards Ceremony

By Whitney Hale

Nov 30, 2020

At the end of each fall semester, University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies celebrates its best and brightest young artists as part of the Carey Ellis Juried Student Show and awards ceremony presented at the school’s annual visual art celebration, Open Studio. While this fall looks different due to the pandemic, the school was still able to honor this year’s 18 winners with an online ceremony held Nov. 20.

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