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Susanna Goggans medical student

‘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.

NCUR 2025 Student Presenter Collage

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.

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.

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Haven L. Patrick
 Feb 10, 2025
Research Spotlight, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2025)  — Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Publish your undergraduate research

Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jan 29, 2025
Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Oswald Research, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2024-25 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Ask the Aperture Co-Editors-In-Chief

Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 8, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Student Success

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Ask the Aperture Co-Editors-In-Chief

Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 1, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Student Success

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Nolan Marcum Presentation CURE Fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship

By Haven L Patrick
 Jan 22, 2025
CURE Fellowship, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

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