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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recognizes 12 UK Students, Alums

By Whitney Hale

Jul 11, 2019

UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that seven doctoral students and alumni have been selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, and five more students have been recognized.

For Scottie Day, 'No Bigger Honor' Than Caring for Kentucky's Children

By Hilary Brown

Jun 27, 2019

A native of Eastern Kentucky and a two-time UK alum, Dr. Scottie Day practiced medicine all over the U.S. before returning home to serve as physician-in-chief at Kentucky Children's Hospital.

Alumnus Creates Fund to Support International Students From Africa

By Andrea Gils and Lindsey Piercy

Jun 26, 2019

Esias Bedingar also wants to make sure fellow international students have the opportunity to achieve their own ambitious goals. In partnership with UK, he has launched the Esias K. Bedingar Fund to provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students from Africa.

UK Graduate Off to 'Flying Start' in Horse Industry

By Whitney Hale

Jun 21, 2019

UK equine science and management and animal sciences graduate Julie Witt has been named one of this year's 12 recipients of the Godolphin Flying Start scholarship, a prestigious two-year thoroughbred industry management and leadership program. Witt is one of only two participants selected from the U.S.

A neuroscience student works in Mark Prendergast's lab.

UK Neuroscience Professor Shapes the Minds of Tomorrow With Hands-on Lab Experience

By Madison Dyment

Jun 13, 2019

Aside from critical thinking skills such as rational thinking, forming hypotheses and executing hypothetical tests, students in BIO 199 are given the chance to gain practical experience geared toward solving real-life problems. One of these scenarios is on the topic of drug and alcohol addiction.

11 UK Students Selected for Fulbright Honors

By Whitney Hale

May 30, 2019

UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that seven recent UK graduates and four doctoral students have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships.

Campus Walk Video: Inside UK's Lewis Honors College

By Amy Jones-Timoney, Kody Kiser, and Brad Nally

May 29, 2019

Come along on this Campus Walk with Dean Christian Brady to learn how the Lewis Honors College works to help students live, learn and lead.

(Left to right): Angie Phipps, Kenny Blair, Beth Hanneman, Erik Myrup, Zac Leiws and Suanne Early. Photo by Eric Sanders.

Campus Advisors Honored During Ken Freedman Day of Recognition

By Ryan Girves

May 28, 2019

Last week, the UK Advising Network hosted the Ken Freedman Day of Recognition, with a luncheon sponsored by Student and Academic Life, honoring advisors for their work during the previous academic semester.

Art History, Jewish Studies Researchers Take UK Libraries Awards for Undergrad Scholarship

By Whitney Hale

May 17, 2019

The UK Libraries Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes exceptional, original scholarship and excellent research conducted by UK undergraduates making substantive and creative use of the UK Libraries’ collections, services and resources.

Reagan Profit's painting "Raw" earned her first place at the 2019 University Open.

UK Student Artist Reagan Profit Takes Top Honor at University Open

By Whitney Hale

May 17, 2019

Three UK art students, including first place winner Reagan Profit, have been recognized at the 2019 University Open presented by LexArts, running through June 29.

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