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14 students awarded CURE Fellowships

By Haven L. Patrick May 21, 2024

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.

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3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

By Emily Sallee Apr 22, 2024

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

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

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.

Yosra Helmy holds an award for Mentor of the Year standing by the Wildcat mascot and 2 of her students

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Apr 19, 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.

UK undergraduate researchers present at the state Capitol

By Haven L. Patrick Mar 22, 2024

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.

Dr. Martha Grady holding up an award in front of a lit sign spelling “Showcase” with blue and white balloons around it.

Undergrads: Nominate your outstanding faculty research mentor

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Mar 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 17th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the YearAwards. The student-nominated award recognizes excellence in supporting undergraduate research and conveys the campus’ high regard for outstanding contributions made to the academic and research community.

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

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.

Julia Costich

By Brett Wilson Mar 6, 2024

August Research Faculty Mentor of the Month Dr. Julia Costich is the Peter P. Bosomworth professor of Health Services Research and Acting Chair in the Department of Health Management & Policy, College of Public Health. Julia attended Duke University for undergrad before completing her JD, PhD, MPA at the University of Kentucky. Not only does she serve in the College of Public Health, she also teaches at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky.

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