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Appalachian Center honors 11 students with research awards

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
May 12, 2023
Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 12, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 11 students with its annual research awards. Eight graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and one graduate student and two undergraduate students received the center's Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

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20 students awarded CURE Fellowships

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 May 8, 2023
CURE Fellowship, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 20 undergraduates have been selected for the 2023 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

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Physics graduate finds lifelong passion for research at UK

By Brian Carrico
 May 5, 2023
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 5, 2023) — Walking across the commencement stage and receiving your diploma is a satisfying feeling and is the culmination of a lot of hard work. University of Kentucky graduate Gabija Ziemyte’s family will celebrate her accomplishments for the first time in the U.S.

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Showcase to spotlight 500 students’ research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Apr 24, 2023
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2022) — This week more than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates will converge for the 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The showcase empowers undergraduates to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. This year’s Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 500 students and 330 presentations representing 66 disciplines and 18 colleges.

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‘Your voice matters.’ UK junior creating change through education, advocacy

By Lindsey Piercy
 Apr 7, 2023
Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2023) — What does it mean to be a changemaker? Kotomi Yokokura has been asking herself that very question for as long as she can remember. “Understanding the pain of those whose voices are overlooked ignited my need to advocate,” she said. “I knew I needed to utilize my voice to amplify their stories and create change.”

Kayli Bolton is UK's third Wildcat to win the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

UK senior named prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholar

By Whitney Hale
 Apr 6, 2023
Research Abroad, Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 6, 2023) — Two University of Kentucky seniors — Kayli Bolton and Kayla Horne — interviewed this year for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and Bolton was awarded one of only 23 Gates Cambridge Scholarships presented nationally to students hoping to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge in England.

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CPH 395: A pathway for doing more practical research in public health and beyond

By Jonathan Greene
 Mar 24, 2023
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health’s (CPH) undergraduate research program fosters student curiosity and development through mentored, self-directed work. Many students begin their research with CPH 395, Undergraduate Independent Studies in Public Health.

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2 outstanding undergraduates selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 23, 2023
Beckman Scholars, Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 23, 2023) — Two undergraduates have been selected as recipients of the University of Kentucky’s Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS).

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2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open Application deadline: April 17

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 21, 2023
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Information Session, Drop-In Advising, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2023) — Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky (UK) Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

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'UK at the Half': Why student Josh Griffith loves UK

By Meg Mills
 Mar 13, 2023
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13,  2023) — For this "UK at the Half," University of Kentucky student Josh Griffith explains how his experiences being involved in undergraduate research have created a lasting impact on him.  Listen to "UK at the Half" interview here Admitted students should confirm their spot at UK by the May 1 confirmation deadline.

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