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Winners, from left: Erin Stratton, Molly Lobel, Madi Wilson and Connor Stuart. Photo by Triple Threat Media.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (2 are Honors)

By Haven L. Patrick

May 14, 2025

Every year, the University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors — a group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.

Ethan Morgan, a graduate from the UK College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis Honors College, delivers the student address at the 2 p.m. Friday, May 10 ceremony. UK Photo

Celebrating UK graduates: Highlights from May 2025 Commencement

By Amy Jones-Timoney and Eli Capilouto

May 12, 2025

The University of Kentucky community celebrated a transformational milestone this weekend at the May 2025 Commencement ceremonies. To view Friday’s ceremonies, visit: https://youtube.com/live/YsmiII45gvo?feature=share. To view Saturday’s ceremony, visit: https://youtube.com/live/ZPyWV2ndfAY?feature=share.

Lewis Honors College recognized 303 graduates

By Adrienne Clarke

May 9, 2025

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College celebrated 303 seniors during its annual Medal Ceremony held on Thursday, May 8, at Historic Memorial Coliseum. UK Vice Provost Jana Jasinski, Ph.D.; T. W. Lewis Dean Christian Brady, DPhil (Oxon.); Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Pearl James, Ph.D.; and Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Sally Foster shared highlights about the Honors graduates before awarding each student an Honors medallion. In addition, all graduates will receive an Honors designation on their transcript.

Celebrating excellence: UK Experiential Education Awards shine spotlight on student, faculty and employer success

May 6, 2025

The UK Experiential Education Awards ceremony included 2025 Undergraduate Intern of the Year nominee Alex Masterson.

Asa O’Neal, from West Liberty, Kentucky, will graduate this weekend with degrees in mechanical engineering and physics. Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

From Eastern Kentucky to edge of space: UK grad is reaching for the stars

By Ben Branscum, Tom Musgrave, and Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 6, 2025

When Asa O’Neal arrived at the University of Kentucky in 2021, he didn’t have a clear plan — but he knew he was in the right place to figure it out. “My mother and grandmother went here, so UK felt a little like home,” the West Liberty, Kentucky native said. “But at the end of the day, it was about what [UK] had to offer. It was a huge university where I could do anything I wanted.”

From left: Cory Curl, Diana Byrne, Kelly Bradley, Jesus Ponte Bernal, Christy Brady, Zada Komara, Juan Fernandez Cantero, Frances Henderson and Eric Luteyn. Leonie Bettel not pictured. Carter Skaggs | UK Photo

UK recognizes faculty and teaching assistants with 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards

By Ryan Girves

May 5, 2025

The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional faculty and teaching assistants with the Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2025 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 1.

College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis Honors College graduate Ethan Morgan will deliver the student address at the 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 ceremony. Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

Meet the May 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 5, 2025

Lewis Honors College student Ethan Morgan is one of four graduating students selected by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto to represent the Class of 2025 as speakers at UK’s May Commencement Ceremonies, taking place Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.

2025 Sullivan Award recipients exemplify selfless leadership, commitment to serving

By Lindsey Piercy and Hilary Brown

May 2, 2025

Two University of Kentucky students and a UK HealthCare physician have received UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts — the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.

The Leadership Advisory Council of this Provost IMPACT Award hosted an interactive panel of experts on April 28, focusing on four models for student leadership development at UK. More than 70 participants attended. Photo by Libby Hannon.

Provost IMPACT Award: Cultivating citizen leaders through collaboration

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Apr 30, 2025

Last fall, the University of Kentucky Office of the Provost announced the second cohort of the Institutional Multidisciplinary Paradigm to Accelerate Collaboration and Transformation (IMPACT) Awards winners.

UK HR recognizes Elijah Williams as Student Employee of the Year, LHC Alex Masterson named a finalist

By Hal Morris

Apr 29, 2025

Every year, a University of Kentucky student employee is awarded Student Employee of the Year. The award acknowledges their hard work and dedication to their role and community and highlights their achievements on campus.

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