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Picture collage of the 5 students selected as 2024 CURE Fellows

5 students selected as 2024 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

By Haven L. Patrick
 May 23, 2024
CURE Fellowship, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 23, 2024) — Five students from the University of Kentucky have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship program.

Ashley Grospitch wearing UK blue graduation gown, stoles, cords standing in front of the UK sign at the Gatton Student Center

CPH graduate finds her path through public health, receives several honors

By Stephanie Ramsey
 May 21, 2024
Student Success

Ashley Grospitch, a senior with the University of Kentucky's College of Public Health (CPH), has distinguished herself through significant achievements and a strong commitment to public health advocacy. She has been awarded the Maurice A. Clay Award, one of the university's most prestigious honors for graduating seniors, recognizing students who excel in leadership, service, and academics, embodying the spirit of Dr. Maurice A. Clay.

CURE Fellows compilation photo comprised of 13 headshots

14 students awarded CURE Fellowships

By Haven L. Patrick
 May 21, 2024
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 21, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 14 students have been selected for the 2024 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

James Overly

Student Research Spotlight: James Overly Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

May 14, 2024
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

Student Spotlight: James Overly MAY 09, 2024

Goldwater Scholars 2024

3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

By Emily Sallee
 Apr 22, 2024
Beckman Scholars, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 22, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three UK students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships: Hena Kachroo, biochemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences Asa O’Neal, mechanical engineering major in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences

2024-25 Goldwater Scholars University of Kentucky

3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

By Emily Sallee
 Apr 22, 2024
Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 22, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three UK students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships:

Shria Holla smiling standing next to her research poster

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

By Owen Chesemore
 Apr 19, 2024
Ambassadors, Student Success

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.

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UK undergraduate researchers present at the state Capitol

By Haven L. Patrick
 Mar 22, 2024
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Lexington, Ky. (March 21, 2024) — The 22nd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol held on March 7 featured 13 University of Kentucky undergraduate research projects with important implications for issues in Kentucky, including public safety, energy conservation, homeownership and lung cancer prevention. 

UK Wildcat mascot posing in front of research posters at the 17th Showcase of Undergraduate Research

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 13, 2024
Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) 18th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.  

Aperture journal submission deadline

Call for Submissions: UK’s undergraduate peer, expert-reviewed research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Feb 2, 2024
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the spring issue of  Aperture, a new open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

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