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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.

UK's December 2018 Commencement speakers: Kelsey Allmon (left) will deliver the 10 a.m. student address and Kendall Hitch will deliver the 2 p.m. address.

December 2018 Commencement Speakers Announced

By Jenny Wells Dec 7, 2018

Kelsey Allmon, a graduate student in the UK Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, and Kendall Hitch, a political science major in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, have been selected to deliver the student speeches at the December Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14.

Bridget Nicholas is UK's second Pickering Fellow.

UK Grad Selected for Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

By Whitney Hale Dec 6, 2018

UK's Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that 2018 modern and classical languages/Chinese studies and international studies graduate Bridget Nicholas, of Covington, Kentucky, will receive one of only 30 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships.

Greg Luhan

College of Design Professor Pens New Books

By Danielle Donham Nov 30, 2018

UK College of Design faculty member Gregory Luhan has edited, authored or co-authored four new books set for release this fall and upcoming spring.

Two UK Students Bring Home Gold Following Research Competitions

By Ryan Girves Nov 14, 2018

Last week, UK graduate and undergraduate students competed in the final rounds of the inaugural 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition and the 3-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT), academic competitions that cultivates students’ presentation and research communication skills, and challenges students to describe their research in a short period of time.  

The 2018 recipients of Lyman T. Johnson Awards.

Lyman T. Johnson Awards Announced

By Meredith Weber Nov 2, 2018

The 28th annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards honoring students and alumni were announced recently.

Esther Putman

UK Senior Wins Astronaut Scholarship, Brooke Owens Fellowship

Oct 25, 2018

UK biology and neuroscience senior Esther Putman, of Lexington, is having an out of this world year. This summer, she was named one of 50 recipients of a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. In addition, Putman was one of 40 recipients of a Brooke Owens Fellowship, which matches its fellows with paid summer internships in the aviation and space industry.

The Lewis Honors College commissioned a painting by artist Lennon Michalski (left) and Lewis Honors College Dean Christian Brady (right) worked closely with Michalski on the project.

Lewis Honors College Celebrates Knowledge With New Painting

By Ellie Wnek Sep 27, 2018

UK Lewis Honors College Dean Christian Brady worked with Lexington artist Lennon Michalski to commission a "Tree of Knowledge" painting in the main lobby of Lewis Hall.

Kenton Sena with students in Robinson Forest.

UK Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Upgrade Stream Monitoring Network in Robinson Forest

By Carl Nathe Sep 26, 2018

UK researchers are getting enhanced equipment to measure stream water quality thanks to the National Science Foundation.

Taylor Wurth, Kristen McLaughlin and Megan Van Son make their presentation to a panel of investors.

Gatton Students Win Big at Global Social Innovation Challenge

By Jade Grisham Jul 16, 2018

Students from UK's Gatton College recently demonstrated a winning way to bridge the social responsibility gap.

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