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Research Alumni Career Panel

Sep 23, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Workshops, Ambassadors, Information Session, Student Success

Join us for an insightful and inspiring panel discussion with UK alumni as they share their unique research experiences and how those opportunities prepared them for graduation, their current professional endeavors, and future plans.  Learn how to leverage your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart on applications and interviews. Tuesday, Sept. 23 |  5 - 6 PM Healthy KY Research Building  (free parking available in HKRB lot)

2025-26 Research Ambassadors

15 students selected for undergraduate research ambassador program

Haven L. Patrick
 Sep 4, 2025
Ambassadors

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept.4, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has selected 15 outstanding undergraduates for the 2025-26 Research Ambassador program.   The program’s mission is to increase awareness and create opportunities for students to actively engage in research. Ambassadors must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and be involved in mentored research. This year's ambassadors represent six colleges, 13 disciplines and 14 research areas.

Austin Trotter CURE 2025

Austin Trotter 2025 CURE Research Fellow

Jul 10, 2025
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Summer Research

Senior, Neuroscience and Psychology major Research Mentor: Martha Tillson - College of Arts and Sciences, Sociology Supported by the Substance Use Disorder Research Priority Area (SUPRA)   Project Title: "An Analysis of Substance Use-Related Stigma: Understanding How Experiences of Stigma Influence Treatment Utilization"  

Tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Nov 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

Chat with a Research Ambassador!  Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Oct 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

Chat with a Research Ambassador!  Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Sep 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

Chat with a Research Ambassador!  Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Madi Wilson Caroline Harper Hannon in the lab

Research, growth and connection

By Kiana Alpaca, Reporter
 Apr 3, 2025
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Read Kentucky Kernel article A cork board hangs on the door with the words “The Hannon Laboratory” written in pink and white surrounded by colorful drawings and photos of students. Inside, white fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling, and focused gazes are directed at different samples accompanied by the steady beeping of a machine. The concentration in the room is palpable.

Research Ambassador meet and greet social 2025-26

Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social

Mar 10, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Ambassadors

Join us at the 2025-26 Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social. This is a fun opportunity to meet current ambassadors, enjoy a sweet treat, and learn more about the ambassador program. March 10, 2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM 103 Jacobs Science Building Click here for more information

abbey

Research ambassador Abbey McNely shares her experience in research in Indonesia and her journey at UK

Cassady Brockman
Feb 18, 2025
Research Abroad, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Summer Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. —  Large-scale tourism can benefit a region economically but have many negative effects on the destination’s people and environment.  

Undergraduate Research Ambassador's Sarisha Lohano and Hannah Allen interviewing UK undergraduate student Abdallah Sher on the OUR Podcast in a recording room in front of a blue screen depicting OUR Podcast logo

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Haven L. Patrick
 Feb 11, 2025
Ambassadors, Student Success

Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) for the 2025-26 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

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