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Sophia Salyers, Princess Magor Agbozo, Emily Wiley and Alayna Tobo

2 of the 4 UK grads selected to address May 2024 Commencement Ceremonies are Lewis Honors College Students

By Jenny Wells-Hosley May 1, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2024) — University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has selected four student representatives to speak at the UK May 2024 Commencement Ceremonies, taking place this Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The student speakers are Sophia Salyers, Alayna Tobo, Emily Wiley and Princess Magor Agbozo. Sophia Salyers

Chellgren Center inducts new fellows, celebrates graduating class

By Ryan Girves Apr 30, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence is honored to announce the 2024 class of Chellgren Student Fellows.

UK’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts 22 new members

By C. Lynn Hiler Apr 25, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2024) — The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently inducted 22 new members into the prestigious academic honor society. This year’s induction ceremony was held Wednesday, April 17, at the Lewis Honors College (LHC) Scholars Lounge and featured a keynote address from John Thelin, professor emeritus in the College of Education.

the Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia, scheduled for Sept. 28, 2024, at the University of Kentucky, will unite experts from the fields of Appalachian studies and disability studies

UK to host 1st-of-its-kind Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Apr 25, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2024) — Appalachia, often viewed through a lens of disability, will serve as the backdrop for a special event this fall.

Gavin Cooper (right) is currently a junior at UK studying community and leadership development. During the spring 2024 semester, he’s been part of WilDCats in the Capitol interning in the office of Senator Joe Manchin (WV).

Students explore opportunities in Washington through WilDCats at the Capitol

By Hayden Gooding and Eric King Apr 24, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2024) — Since its inception in 2016, the WilDCats at the Capitol internship program at the University of Kentucky has been paving the way for students to embark on transformative experiences in Washington, D.C.

Hena Kachroo, Asa O'Neal and Harrison Yang. The Wildcats were selected from a pool of 1,353 undergraduates nominated by 446 institutions.

3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

By Emily Sallee Apr 22, 2024

Three Lewis Honors College students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.

Shria Holla, a Gaines Fellow and Undergraduate Research Ambassador, credits her mentors’ accessibility and honesty to help her take advantage of opportunities. Photo provided by OUR.

UK senior shares keys to research success: Find a mentor, ask questions, take risks

By Owen Chesemore Apr 19, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky have several chances to invest in themselves and their futures. One way they can build success, gain skills and be prepared for life after graduation is through undergraduate research.

2024 Sullivan Award winners lead with compassion, service to others

Hilary Brown, Hayden Gooding, and Lindsey Piercy Apr 18, 2024

Two University of Kentucky students (including Lewis Honors College senior Kotomi Yokokura) and one local citizen have received UK’s highest honor for humanitarian efforts — the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.

The Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars empowers students to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public.

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Apr 18, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Next week, more than 450 UK undergraduates will converge for the 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The Showcase empowers undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public. The Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 450 students and 373 presentations representing 94 disciplines and 17 colleges.

Singletary Scholars host inaugural Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference

By Christian Kantosky '27 Apr 16, 2024

On Saturday, April the 13th, the Freshman Singletary Scholars hosted the Inaugural Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference attended by nearly 100 student leaders across University of Kentucky campus. The Class of ’27 Singletary Scholars helped fundraise, plan, and present this conference with support from members of the Lewis Honors College, in an effort to help them develop their leadership skills while also showcasing those skills to the attendees of the conference.

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