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UK Freshman Awarded Critical Language Scholarship to Study Russian

By Whitney Hale Jun 15, 2018

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that UK modern and classical languages/Russian studies and political science freshman Anna Wagner has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship.

Undergraduate Research Mentor Award Winners Announced

By Gail Hairston Jun 13, 2018

This student-nominated award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting the undergraduate research initiatives on campus.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recognizes 9 From UK

By Whitney Hale Jun 12, 2018

UK's Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that doctoral students Calah Ford and Lydia Hager and 2018 graduate Aaron Mueller have been selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, six other UK students were recognized by the NSF program.

UK graduate Ben Childress, of Lexington, is a recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach in Taiwan

Fulbright Program Recognizes 5 UK Students

By Whitney Hale May 31, 2018

UK's Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that four recent UK graduates (including Lewis Honors College student Ben Childress '18) and one doctoral student have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships to do research and teach abroad.

UK graduate Bridget Nicholas is a recipient of a 2018 Princeton in Asia Fellowship.

UK Graduate Wins Princeton in Asia Fellowship

By Whitney Hale May 22, 2018

Recent UK modern and classical languages/Chinese studies and international studies graduate Bridget Nicholas has been selected for a fellowship from the Princeton in Asia program. As part of the program, Nicholas will serve with China's Dunhuang Academy, which curates the Mogao grottoes and other cultural sites in the region.

Lewis Honors College grad Esias Bedingar received the Diachun award for outstanding research talent in the form of his independent project and for holding high promise for further professional development in graduate school.

Lewis Honors College Recognizes 276 Graduates With Medals Ceremony

By Jenny Wells May 16, 2018

The UK Lewis Honors College celebrated its first graduating class May 3 with a medals ceremony on campus.

UK graduate Claire Bishop pictured with "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek.

Lexington Teacher, UK Grad to Compete in 'Jeopardy!' Teachers Tournament

By Lindsey Piercy May 7, 2018

Claire Bishop, a UK graduate, is one of 15 upcoming competitors on the long-running TV quiz show. The "Jeopardy!" Teachers Tournament starts airing tonight (May 7) on CBS.

Graduating Senior Uses UK Research Experience to Eradicate Malaria

By Jenny Wells, Amy Jones-Timoney, and Kody Kiser May 3, 2018

Following in his father’s footsteps, Esias Bedingar came to UK in 2014 from Chad, not knowing any English at all. Since then, he has founded a nonprofit to help eradicate malaria in his home country, conducts research in neurodegenerative diseases, and will graduate with a degree in public health before attending Harvard University this fall.

The May 2018 UK Commencement student speakers (left to right): Andrea Bomkamp, Elizabeth Dempsey, Esias Bedingar and Elizabeth Foster.

May 2018 Commencement Speakers Announced

By Jenny Wells May 2, 2018

UK President Eli Capilouto has selected student representatives to speak at each of the four UK Commencement Ceremonies. Esias Bedingar, Andrea Bomkamp, Elizabeth Dempsey and Elizabeth Foster were chosen from nearly 40 applicants. The ceremonies will be held Friday, May 4, and Sunday, May 6, in Rupp Arena.

"Old Souled" by Wes Rankin (left) took first place honors at the Foundations Exhibition

Some of UK’s Youngest Artists Win Awards at Foundations Show

By Kaitlyn Summe May 1, 2018

The 2018 Foundations Show celebrated work of the newest art students on campus and showcased work by more than 150 students from UK School of Art and Visual Studies. It also recognized the best work from this group with more than $10,000 in scholarships.

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