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ACTION member and Lawrence County high schooler Kassidy Burke writes on a white board during a lecture given by ACTION alumnus and current medical student Scotty Farmer.

ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic

By Haley Williamson Jul 22, 2021

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program takes up to 20 high school students every other year. ACTION’s two-year program provides students with research and clinical experience through both Markey and UK HealthCare, mentoring, professional development, and outreach opportunities in their own communities.

2022-23 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors updated

Students: Apply Now to be Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jun 15, 2021

Are you passionate about undergraduate research? Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2021-2022 school year. Application deadline: July 5, 2021

5 Lewis Honors Students Receive Top Honors

By Meghan Arrell Jun 11, 2021

Earlier this month, the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College held its Spring 2021 Medal Ceremony in two physically distant ceremonies in the Gatton Student Center. As is tradition, all of the Lewis Honors College graduation awards were announced at the ceremony.

Emma Vaught undergraduate research Honors award

5 Lewis Honors Students Receive Top Honors

By Meghan Arrell Jun 11, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 11, 2021) — Earlier this month, the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College held its Spring 2021 Medal Ceremony in two physically distant ceremonies in the Gatton Student Center. As is tradition, all of the Lewis Honors College graduation awards were announced at the ceremony.

UK Libraries have named freshmen Isha Chauhan and Haley Shaver recipients of this year's Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship.

UK Libraries Recognizes 2 Undergrads for Gen Z Activism, COVID Mental Health Scholarship

By MiKayla Carter and Whitney Hale Jun 9, 2021

University of Kentucky Libraries is proud to recognize Lewis Honors College freshman Isha Chauhan and dance freshman Haley Shaver with the 2021 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship. This award recognizes exceptional, original scholarship and excellent research conducted by UK undergraduates making substantive use of UK Libraries’ collections, services and resources.

As part of the program, Santillan-Jimenez will complete a project at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté in France.

CAER’s Santillan-Jimenez Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Jun 7, 2021

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have named Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) a recipient of the Fulbright Specialist Program award.

Dr Melinda Ickes and Julia Estes Faculty mentor of the year award 2021

4 Faculty Honored as Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentors

By Jenny Wells-Hosley May 14, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently awarded four faculty members for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate research mentoring. The Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards were presented during the 15th Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on April 27.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program students selected 2021

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recognizes 15 UK Students, Alums

By Whitney Hale May 10, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that 10 students and recent graduates have been selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, a UK doctoral student and four alumni received honorable mention recognition from the NSF.

Matthew Farmer STEM Chemistry Pharmacy research

From Child’s Play to the Research Lab: UK Chemistry Grad Encourages ‘Young Scientists’ to Follow Their Dreams

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Brad Nally May 7, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — If you ask Matthew Farmer what inspired him to pursue a degree in chemistry, his answer is simple: “My childhood.” Farmer eventually found his path through undergraduate research, which provided the scientific challenges and experimental settings he craved, along with the confidence he needed to excel.

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Undergraduate Research Shines at Virtual Showcase

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Apr 26, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 26, 2021) — Spring is here, which means it is once again time for University of Kentucky students to show off their vast scholarly and creative talents at the 15th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

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