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Dr. Warren Alilain 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year

Christian Wells
 Jun 16, 2026
Faculty Mentor

Dr. Warren Alilain is a Professor of Spinal Cord and Brain Injury in Neuroscience at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Warren attended the University of California San Diego for his Bachelor of Science and received his PhD at Wayne State University. His education also includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. He then moved to Lexington, where he conducts research at the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center.   

Carol Street 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year

Christian Wells
 Jun 15, 2026
Faculty Mentor

Carol Street mentors undergraduates in the Learning Lab at the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. Carol received her MLS, BA, and a certificate in Museum Studies from Indiana University, and has previously worked in museums, libraries, and other archives around the country. She has since moved to Lexington, where she mentors students at the Special Collections Research Center.   

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

Isabelle Muccio
May 8, 2026
Faculty Mentor, Showcase

Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers. 

2026 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

The 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 2, 2026, 12:55 AM
Faculty Mentor

The 20th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
Sep 24, 2025
Faculty Mentor, Showcase

Go to UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 15, 2025) — Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Research + Creative Experience Expo

Sep 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. MONDAY, SEPT. 8, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  |  Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Updated vendor list coming soon. View Expo webpage here.

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 May 15, 2025
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Showcase

Read UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 15, 2025) — Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jan 21, 2025
Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fifth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at UK, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Apr 2, 2025, 12:55 AM
Faculty Mentor of the Month, Faculty Mentor, Showcase

The 18th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

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