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Sixteen undergraduates have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program. Photo provided by OUR.

16 students awarded CURE Fellowships

Haven L. Patrick

May 22, 2025

CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has announced the 16 students who have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: How to Effectively Communicate Your Research

Jun 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Interested in improving your ability to effectively communicate your research? This workshop is for you. Effective communication is essential to maximizing the impact of your research. Learn top tips to help you better communicate your research and creative work. The OUR will provide food for those attending in person. We will also offer a Zoom option for those who cannot attend in person. 200 Funkhouser Building // 12 - 1 PM

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Writing a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jul 23, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Co-Hosted with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Abstract Writing Workshop

Jun 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

The Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students of all levels and disciplines prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts. The abstract writing workshop includes information on: What exactly is an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop.

Safiyah Sadek: Neuroscience major shares her research journey and celebrates crossing the finish line

College of Arts and Sciences

May 8, 2025

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Student Success

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop

Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Create effective and engaging research posters! We will walk attendees through the poster-making process, emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. Interactive workshop for all! Attendees will critique sample posters by applying the design principles discussed. Poster design worksheet and handout included.

‘It’s surreal’: Johnson County native reflects as she’s set to graduate medical school

By Allison Jones

May 2, 2025

Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2025) — “It’s surreal that I am finally graduating for the last time.” Susanna Goggans has spent eight years at the University of Kentucky.

Caroline Harper and Madi Wilson, seniors in agricultural and medical biotechnology and human health sciences, pose for portraits in their lab on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Peter Bosomworth Health Sciences Research Building in Lexington, Kentucky

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.

71 UK Students to Present Research at NCUR

Zoey Schwartz

Mar 19, 2025

NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2025) —Seventy-one University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 7-9, 2025, at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. NCUR is one of the largest events for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals across the country.

2024 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Research

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Zoey Schwartz

Mar 17, 2025

Summer Research, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 17, 2025) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s (OUR) 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be 1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

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