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'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.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the UK Lewis Honors College Speaker Series will host author and Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture Karen Swallow Prior of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

'Finding the Good Life Through Great Books': Lewis Honors to Host Karen Swallow Prior

By Meghan Arrell

Nov 17, 2020

The purpose of the Lewis Honors College Speaker Series is to better prepare the Lewis Honors College students for the challenges and opportunities of life by covering topics including self-awareness, personal values, character development, leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, financial literacy, career planning, success and happiness; and to educate the Lewis Honors College students regarding the American values of individual liberty, free enterprise, personal responsibility, faith, family, patriotism, intellectual diversity, community engagement and civic responsibility.

UK alumnus Colby Hall speaks after being announced as the new executive director of SOAR during the SOAR Summit.

UK Alumnus Named Executive Director of Kentucky's SOAR

By Kathy Johnson

Oct 30, 2020

Colby Hall will lead the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works as a champion for Appalachia Kentucky by expanding job creation; enhancing regional opportunities and innovation; and improving quality of life.

'One Day for UK' Raises More Than $2 Million During 24 Hours of Giving

By Meredith Weber

Oct 16, 2020

Donors contributed 3,539 gifts for a total of $2,644,378, including a $1.75 million transformative gift. This year’s digital giving day more than doubled the first year’s total. Gifts came in from 47 states and the areas receiving the most gifts in three categories (large unit, small unit and programs/centers) topped the “One Day for UK” leaderboards.

Wildcat Skyler Hornback was recently named an Astronaut Scholar. Hornback is seen here at UK's REE extraction plant.

UK Senior Skyler Hornback Named Astronaut Scholar

By Whitney Hale

Oct 7, 2020

University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced chemical engineering senior and Lewis Honors College member Skyler Trenton Hornback is one of 2020’s 56 recipients to be awarded a scholarship of up to $15,000 from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Established by the Mercury Astronauts, the foundation's goal is to aid the U.S. in retaining its world leadership in science and technology.

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