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UK student media makes history at National College Media Convention

By Cameron Snyder and Haley Simpkins Dec 6, 2023

KRNL Lifestyle and Fashion and the Kentucky Kernel won the most first-place awards in recent Kernel Media history for their work during the 2022-23 school year. KRNL Editor-in-Chief is Lewis Honors College student Emma Reilly who also won second place for Best Feature Story.

UK undergraduates launch new peer- and expert-reviewed research journal

By Lindsay Travis Dec 5, 2023

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is launching a new open-access, interdisciplinary student journal titled Aperture. Lewis Honors College student Megan Johnston serves as co-editor in chief and several other Honors students are part of the Executive Editorial Board.

2023 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

By Haven L. Patrick Nov 30, 2023

Established in 1964 by then-President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study.

UK recognized on Time magazine’s inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders

By Ryan Girves Nov 30, 2023

The University of Kentucky has been recognized on the inaugural list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders by Time magazine and Statista.

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Lewis Honors College students expand UK’s health care education reach into rural populations

By Adrienne Clarke Nov 27, 2023

Jackson Miller and Ethan Morgan, former Marshall County High School classmates and now best friends and roommates at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, first arrived in Lexington feeling a bit overwhelmed of all the opportunities available to them UK.

UK’s Early Action application deadline for undergraduate admission is Dec. 1

By Owen Chesemore Nov 22, 2023

Students who want to be considered for competitive and academic scholarships and the Lewis Honors College should apply by 11:59 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 1. The Regular Decision application deadline is Feb. 15.

Students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to attend the expo

4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

By Haven L. Patrick Nov 9, 2023

With more than 35 programs participating, the Research + Creative Experience Expo will offer a variety of resources and information while bringing research mentors and programs seeking applicants together with interested students to learn about available opportunities.

Beckman Scholar Hena Kachroo is researching biochemical approaches to address challenges of sustainable energy

Beckman Scholars share success, invite undergrads to learn about prestigious program

By Lindsay Travis Nov 3, 2023

Two undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations are selected for the UK Beckman Scholars Program. The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation funds 15 months of mentored research for the scholars.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track research finalists

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Oct 25, 2023

Finalists will present their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide. This challenges students to develop their academic, presentation and research communication skills while also allowing them to showcase their research in a captivating way.

Are you a curious cat? UK, Lexington communities invited to 5th annual Curiosity Fair

By Megan Dirr Oct 19, 2023

The Curiosity Fair consists of “curiosity stations” created by students, staff and faculty that showcase short demos or concepts that they are passionate about in their classes, fields, research or organizations.

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