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Inaugural Award Honors 6 Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 6, 2022) — Every year, the University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors — a diverse group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.

UK’s Kotomi Yokokura Recognized as 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 27, 2022)  Kotomi Yokokura, a student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, has been recognized as the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow. Sponsored by Campus Compact, the fellowship recognizes students who engage in collaborative campus and community action to create social change, as well as address inequality and political polarization through civic engagement.

UK’s Kotomi Yokokura Recognized as 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 27, 2022)  Kotomi Yokokura, a student in the College of Social Work and Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky, has been recognized as the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow.

UK Grad's Desire to Serve Others Leads Her to Public Health

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Angela Sanchez Plants New Roots for Family with UK Degree

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 4, 2022)  In February 2018, Angela Sanchez took her eldest son, Cyrus, on a tour of the University of Kentucky. “They give the best tours,” she says with a big knowing smile. That tour sparked curiosity and self-reflection, prompting Sanchez to think about herself for the first time in a long time. Being recently divorced, Sanchez needed to re-enter the workforce after more than 15 years but was apprehensive about explaining the gaps in her resume.

Wildcat Wednesday: Through Support and Determination, UK Grad Shows What's Wildly Possible

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 27, 2022) — On this Wildcat Wednesday, the University of Kentucky is celebrating Supriya Challa, from Okemos, Michigan, who will graduate next week with a degree in psychology from the UK College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis Honors College.

UK Sophomore Isha Chauhan Named Goldwater Scholar

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 11, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that UK sophomore Isha Chauhan, from LaGrange, Kentucky, has been awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Junior Meron Lemma Making Impact on Global Health Systems Through Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges, including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention.

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention. 

Creative and research opportunities abound at undergraduate expo

On Monday, Jan. 31, UK’s Office of Undergraduate Research hosted the Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo, connecting students with summer research opportunities. The purpose of the expo, according to the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website, was to “introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities.”