University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research has selected the sixth annual 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists and winners. These undergraduates competed in the competition's preliminary round and were selected as Top 10 finalists to present their research during the final round, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building's Seminar Room 150. Finalists presented their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide. This challenges students to develop their academic, presentation and research communication skills while also allowing them to showcase their research in a captivating way. The goal of this competition is to improve undergraduate students' abilities to communicate their research effectively to a general nonspecialist audience while creating a compelling story about their scholarly work. Students compete for cash prizes: $750 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.

Several University of Kentucky students recently participated in and received awards at the Southern Regional Model United Nations in Charlotte, N.C. UK's Model United Nations Club represented China, Austria and Burkino Faso at the event. The China delegation won best overall delegation for the conference. The UK club gives students the chance to expand their education by preparing for and attending a Model U.N. conference. Students act as delegates from a member state in a mock United Nations committee meeting to pass resolutions.

The UK Alumni Association announced the Alumni Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year. As official student hosts of the University of Kentucky, Alumni Ambassadors promote the university at events in partnership with the Office of the President, Office of Philanthropy and the UK Alumni Association. Alumni Ambassadors represent the best and brightest of UK students, demonstrating high achievement in their collegiate careers and a dedication to the advancement of the university.

The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Kentucky has selected outstanding undergraduates from the College of Arts and Sciences for the Undergraduate Research Ambassador program during the 2024-25 academic year. 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.

These students were selected for the University of Kentucky 2024-25 College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador Program.

These students were selected for the University of Kentucky 2023-24 College of Arts & Sciences Student Ambassador Program.

More than 1,900 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 660 candidates for graduation during a commencement ceremony in May 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

More than 1,800 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 230 candidates for graduation during a commencement ceremony Dec. 15, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky.

In May 2024, the University of Kentucky's Department of Biology and Neuroscience Program in the College of Arts and Sciences honored students.

Several students in the Department of Chemistry in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences received awards recently.

Students recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences for Fall 2024.

Students recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023.

The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center & Appalachian Studies Program recently announced student awards. The Appalachian Center contributes to the land grant mission of UK by fostering community-university partnerships in research, learning and engagement in Appalachia. On UK's main campus, the center is a space for students, faculty, staff and community members to join forces in learning about and educating others about this region. The Appalachian Studies Program, like the Appalachian Center, has an active 40-year history at UK. It is an interdisciplinary program based in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The University of Kentucky Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence announces the 2024 class of Chellgren Student Fellows. The Chellgren Center Student Fellows Program aligns with the university's goal of cultivating undergraduate excellence by providing experiences that go beyond the classroom. Through the program, students become prepared for the next phase of their career, whether it be graduate school, a position in their field or a gap year dedicated to service. The program is open to all majors and takes place during the student's second year at the university. Outstanding faculty members from across campus serve as individual mentors for the Fellows. Through regular meetings and conversations, mentors will help students develop strategies for engaging in the intellectual life of the university. This year's cohort includes 29 freshmen.

The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently inducted 22 members into the academic honor society. This year's induction ceremony was Wednesday, April 17, at the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge.

The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently inducted 32 new members into the prestigious academic honor society. This year's induction ceremony, originally scheduled for April 22, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, Phi Beta Kappa elects more than 15,000 new members a year from 270 chapters across the United States. There are also nearly 50 alumni associations across the country that allow members to continue active affiliation with the society after graduation. "Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, and these students' induction is a testament to their hard and fruitful academic labors during their time at UK," said Philip Harling, chapter president and UK College of Arts & Sciences professor of history. "It's an honor they've richly deserved, and it's a great pleasure to recognize their achievements in this way." Click here to see a list of the spring 2020 inductees and learn more about the chapter on its Facebook page. UK's Phi Beta Kappa chapter is supported by the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence in the Division of Student and Academic Life.

The University of Kentucky Nu Circle of national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa has inducted 43 members. The group recognizes superior leadership and exemplary character and encourages collaboration among members across the five phases celebrated by the society: scholarship, athletics, service, communications and arts. The Circle was established on May 2, 1925, and was recognized with a Superior Circle award from the national organization in 2018.

The University of Kentucky Nu Circle of national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) inducted 56 new members at a virtual ceremony on Dec. 9. ODK recognizes superior leadership and exemplary character and encourages collaboration among members across the five phases celebrated by the society: scholarship, athletics, service, communications and arts. The Circle was established on May 2, 1925, and was recognized with a Superior Circle award from the national organization in 2018. "Being able to build community and meet as a chapter has definitely been a challenge this semester due to restrictions concerning COVID-19, but we were able to welcome our new members via a virtual induction ceremony," said 2020 Circle President Abby Vicars. "It was great to see the faces of all our new members who are committed to being leaders in their community and embodying ODK's ideals. We look forward to seeing what they accomplish as members of the Nu Circle and are eager to support them in their development as leaders in our community."

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three UK students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships: The Goldwater Scholarship was designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Since its first award in 1989, the foundation has bestowed 10,720 scholarships.

The University of Kentucky's Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence recently named undergraduate fellows from the College of Arts & Sciences. The Chellgren Student Fellows Program is open to all majors and takes place during the student's second year at UK. During this time, students receive help understanding the process of research within their discipline, a research mentor to oversee a spring research project and assistance in preparing for the next phase of their career. Student Fellows also benefit from a variety of extracurricular events designed to broaden cultural and intellectual horizons.

The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 11 students with its annual research awards. "The Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program are thrilled to support these students and their summer work," said Kathryn Engle, director of the center. "This group of students represents a range of disciplines and research interests." The James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia is given to honor the memory of James S. Brown, a sociology professor at UK from 1946 to 1982, whose pioneering studies of society, demography and migration in Appalachia (including his ethnography of "Beech Creek") helped to establish the field of Appalachian studies at UK and beyond. To be eligible, students must be actively enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program at UK. The award must be used to meet the costs of doing research relevant to social life in Appalachia including travel, lodging, copying, interviewing, ethnography, data collection, archival research, transcribing and other legitimate research expenses. Up to $1,000 is awarded to each recipient. The recipients will present their research at Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) with Appalachian Studies Program faculty and students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Miami University Regional students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the spring semester 2023 have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the fall 2022 semester.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2023 Study Abroad Grant recipients. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 125 students nationwide.

The Joseph P. Kennedy Scholarships are presented to full-time UK students who have demonstrated outstanding community leadership and service as well as an excellent record of academic achievement. Student members of philanthropic organizations, such as the Student Philanthropy Board, Student Philanthropy officers and Center for Student Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement interns selected the year's recipients.