University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences

Isha Chauhan, a biology major in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences and Lewis Honors College student from La Grange, Kentucky, will receive one of 68 Astronaut Scholarships this year and has completed a DAAD RISE research internship in Germany.

The UNited In True Equity Research Priority Area (UNITE RPA) welcomed this year's cohort of 21 graduate students to the UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program. UNITE is led by Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., an associate vice president for research, diversity and inclusion and acting dean of the University of Kentucky College of Education. She created the predoctoral program in 2022, with support from the Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of Institutional Diversity and The Graduate School, to engage scholars who enhance equity and inclusion in Ph.D. programs at UK and support them as they become academic leaders in their field. "The UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program is aligned with university priorities to create cultures of inclusive excellence while incorporating remarkably talented students into academia," said Lisa Cassis, Ph.D., vice president for research. "This effort implements evidence-based strategies to develop research training for diverse scholars." The program will provide a stipend for students in addition to funding for their home college or department. Each fellow will also receive funding to support research-related expenses such as travel or equipment needs. "This year's cohort was selected among a group of highly impressive applicants," said Stevens-Watkins. "I look forward to seeing them grow as research scholars through the support and mentorship they will receive. Our program is designed to ensure any social and cultural barriers they encounter will not prevent their success. Each member of this cohort is poised to pursue an impactful career in academia as the next generation of scholars who will use their unique lived experiences to make discoveries and mentor students in their fields." Lauren Whitehurst, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, is the assistant director of the UNITE program and works closely with scholars as they pursue their research agendas. "One new aspect of the predoctoral program that we have piloted this year is a professional development needs assessment," Whitehurst said. "This assessment has allowed UNITE leadership to develop tailored professional development content, like grant and award writing workshops or networking opportunities, that are responsive to fellows' current needs."

The UK Alumni Association announced the Alumni Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 academic year. As official student hosts of the University of Kentucky, Alumni Ambassadors promote the university at numerous events in partnership between 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. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and represent diverse backgrounds, cultures and areas of campus involvement.

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

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.

Students who earned inclusion in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 Dean's List in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts & Sciences and their guests are invited to a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Particpants should plan to arrive between 3:30 and 3:45 to check in. The event will be in the Gatton Student Center Harris Ballroom on the UK campus, located at 160 Avenue of Champions. Joining in the celebration will be faculty members, Arts and Sciences ambassadors and other college representatives. Please RSVP with the number in your party, including the student, to www.as.uky.edu/deans-list by Monday, Sept. 3. A live stream of the event will be available on the College of Arts & Sciences Facebook page: https://www.as.uky.edu/as-deans-lists.

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

More than 700 full-time and part-time students were recently named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC). To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time student must earn at least a 3.5-grade point average (GPA) or higher and successfully complete 12 hours or more of coursework numbered 100 or above for the academic term.Part-time students must have a cumulative 3.5-grade point average (GPA) or higher and a cumulative total of at least 15 KCTCS semester credits.

More than 3,100 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2023. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.

The Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) President's List recognizes the academic excellence of full-time students in Spring 2023 earning all A grades in at least 12 hours of coursework numbered 100 or above.

The College of Charleston celebrated Spring 2023 Commencement with three ceremonies on May 12 & 13, 2023.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 750 candidates for graduation during a commencement ceremony May 6 at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky's Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences awarded several students honors and scholarships this spring.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences recognized undergraduate students with the Outstanding Junior and Outstanding Senior Awards.

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.

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three College of Arts & Sciences students have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships to travel abroad to teach, study or pursue research for the 2023-24 academic year. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected based on academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. The program operates in more than 140 countries.

Chemistry majors in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts & Sciences received departmental honors this spring.

More than 1,820 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring 2023 College of Arts & Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

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.

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.

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 University of Kentucky Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures in the College of Arts & Sciences has awarded scholarships at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.

The University of Kentucky's College of Arts & Sciences' English Department has given a series of awards to undergraduate students.

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.

Students in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences' Department of Philosophy received honors for the 2022-23 academic term.

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research has selected 20 undergraduates for the 2023 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program. Sponsored by Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of the Vice President for Research, the CURE Fellowship program empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills through research within six of UK's Research Priority Areas: cancer, cardiovascular health, diversity and inclusion, energy, neuroscience and substance use disorder.

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

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 23EW4 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was established in 2022 to help recognize learners who do not qualify for President's List or Dean's List. Due to differences in term structures, SNHU's online and campus populations have different eligibility requirements for Honor Roll. Eligibility for the SNHU Honor Roll requires that a student earn an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for the term, and meet the following criteria. Campus Students: Part-time, coursework-only, and graduate students studying on campus are eligible for the Honor Roll. Full-time campus students (12+ credits) are not eligible for the Honor Roll, but may be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. Online Learners: Due to differences in term structures, full- and part-time undergraduate and all graduate online students and coursework-only learners are eligible for the Honor Roll. Please note: Full-time online undergraduate students who receive the Honor Roll may also be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. SNHU's President's and Dean's Lists require online students to accumulate 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6 and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Honor Roll is evaluated at the end of every term while Dean's List and President's List are evaluated at the end of each set of paired terms for online students. While acknowledgement of Honor Roll is an achievement, it is not a recognized university honor and has no bearing on eligibility for honor societies, Latin honors or Ceremonial honors at the time of conferral or during the Commencement Ceremony, or any notation on the student's academic transcript or diploma. Please see the university catalog for policies specific to Latin and Ceremonial Honors.

More than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates participated in the 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The showcase empowers undergraduates to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. This year's Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars was Wednesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. Each spring, the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars brings together undergraduates from all disciplines, their faculty mentors and members of the community. At UK, undergraduate research is central to creating a well-rounded student experience. Research and applied professional experiences further achievements and outcomes for both students and faculty and strengthen the university as a whole.

The University of Georgia will celebrate more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2023 during upcoming Commencement ceremonies. The spring graduate ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, while the spring undergraduate ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12.